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