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Aluminum Welding - Page 11
- From The Fabricator
Welding aluminum and how it compares to welding steel
- By Matt Underwood
- Apr 30, 2018
- Article
The techniques for welding aluminum are very different than those for welding steel. Learn the challenges with aluminum welding and how to address them.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Still experiencing porosity? Explore these uncommon causes
- By Frank Armao
- Mar 15, 2018
- Article
If you're experiencing weld porosity but it's not caused by the usual suspects, it may be something a little less obvious. Frank Armao shares potential causes for porosity that aren't commonplace but still have an affect on the weld.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Two flowmeters don’t make a right
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 26, 2018
- Article
Frank Armao rings in the new year by cautioning welders about a poor practice that is fairly commonplace.
- From The Fabricator
Robotic welding – a thing of beauty
- By Chris Anderson
- Dec 15, 2017
- Article
A weld’s strength and durability are paramount. Cosmetics also are important, particularly on consumer products and many other visible welds. The ripple bead effect of GTAW often is preferred. Advancements in robotic welding have made it possible to achieve the GTAW look with the GMAW process, particularly on aluminum.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Preweld cleaning - a friendly reminder
- By Frank Armao
- Nov 21, 2017
- Article
Aluminum welding is tough. Not cleaning your weldable surfaces area the right way only makes it tougher. Frank Armao reminds readers why preweld cleaning is important and which methods they should use to get the job done right.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Choosing a filler alloy to weld QC-7 mold plate
- By Frank Armao
- Sep 21, 2017
- Article
Frank Armao shares some tricks for welding very thick aluminum used in molding applications.
- From The Welder
Fiber laser welding system joins dissimilar materials, thicknesses
- Sep 14, 2017
- Product Release
Automation Alternatives has introduced the RubyLaser fiber laser welding system. With its spot size as small as 0.001 to 0.002 in. and fast weld speeds, the system delivers high power density while minimizing the HAZ, the company reports. The machine is suitable for welding dissimilar materials,...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: What Temperature Does Aluminum Melt?
- By Frank Armao
- Jul 31, 2017
- Article
At what temperature does aluminum melt? Our experts answer this question as well as what filler is right for the job. Learn about aluminum melting temps here.
- From The Welder
Portable welding tool fits in backpack
- Jul 3, 2017
- Product Release
The Tactical Welder portable welding tool from UltraTech is powered by a 528-Wh lithium-ion battery pack and 10-amp charger. An electronic battery management system controls charging and discharging functions. The 300-amp, industrial-grade welding gun has thumbwheel wire feed speed control and an...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Welding anodized aluminum
- By Frank Armao
- May 18, 2017
- Article
There's a reason that welding anodized aluminum is a bad idea. Expert Frank Armao explains why It is very difficult to weld anodized aluminum.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: The truth about welding aluminum castings
- By Frank Armao
- Mar 23, 2017
- Article
Q: A group of friends and I were talking the other day. Some people said that all aluminum castings are weldable. Others took the extreme opposite position and said that aluminum castings usually aren’t weldable. What’s the truth? A: The short answer is that, yes, most aluminum castings are...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Choosing a filler to repair 356.0-T6 casting
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 30, 2017
- Article
A reader wanting to make a repair to a 356.0-T6 aluminum cylinder gets Frank's advice on what filler metal to use.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: 6061-T6 cracking
- By Frank Armao
- Nov 30, 2016
- Article
Q: My company recently purchased a piece of equipment fabricated from 6061-T6 structural shapes. The welds do not seem to be very good and we have found several cracked welds. However, it is the weld shown in the photo that is puzzling. This weld shows a crack in the 6061 base metal about 2 in....
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Mg content in your aluminum 5XXX alloy
- By Frank Armao
- Sep 23, 2016
- Article
Learn why it is important to know the MG content in your aluminum 5XXX alloy to help prevent stress corrosion cracking and other potential weld problems.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: What are the advantages of AC in aluminum GMAW?
- By Frank Armao
- Jul 22, 2016
- Article
Q: Lately I have seen a few welding equipment manufacturers offering gas metal arc welding (GMAW) power sources that use alternating current (AC) instead of the direct-current electrode-positive (DCEP) current. Can you tell me what, if any, advantages there are to using AC instead of the more...
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