Month: July 2018

Want to get into TIG welding aluminum? The Fabricator has a great article written by Andrew Pfaller

https://www.thefabricator.com/article/arcwelding/how-to-tig-weld-aluminum

Some additional tips:

get down steel TIG welding first, once you have this down its easier to move to Aluminum

Not all aluminums are acceptable to weld, 2024 would be one of the main alloys not to weld.

6061, 3000 & 5000 series are all great alloys to weld.

2% Lanthanated electrodes are a great all around solution for welding, Aluminum, Steel & Stainless.

Check out JSP ARC’s selection of electrodes

Blue Demon has a good selection of ER4043 Aluminum welding rods.

Check out these sizes:

1/16″ 1lb

3/32″ 1lb

1/8″ 1lb

1/16″ 10lb

3/32″ 10lb

1/8″ 10lb

Chip Foose edition Lincoln Electric welding helmet,

While most welding helmets have flaming skulls or other cartoon-ery this is a different take on the graphics for a welding helmet. For those who don’t know Chip Foose is a highly talented car builder, designer & a star on Overhaulin.

The Viking 3350 series welding helmet features the new, one-of-a-kind 4C lens technology that delivers maximum clarity, real color view and even shad from every angle. Now you can see everything! Even if no one can see you. This 4C technology is ideal for a range of industries and welding processes. With a clear view you will increase productivity and quality.