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What is the smallest MIG I can weld aluminum with>?
Reply:mm135 can be used to weld aluminum, you most likely will need to purchase a conversion kit from you dealer though, and a tank of pure argon as wellStangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey
Reply:I'd reccommend against outfitting a 135-amp welder for Al. The best you'll be able to weld is 1/8", and for the MM135, you need the SGA-100 controller and a 3035 spoolgun, which will set you back around $500 all together.The smaller Hobarts will feed aluminum, but you are still stuck with 1/8" max.I'd be looking at a 200-amp class machine.Be well.hank
Reply:You can with a teflon liner and a tank of argon, but it isnt going o do iut real well. Guys do it all the time though.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:Everyone's needs are different and if you need to do occasional welding of light aluminum you can certainly use the HH135 with little investment. A teflon liner is a good idea but I know guys who don't even use that. For the price ($35.?) I think it is worth it. An Argon gas cylinder is an absolute requirement. Keep the hose to the gun as straight as possible. You may want to use a contact tip that is one size larger to keep it from binding as the wire expands. ..and don't forget the aluminum wire!
Reply:see my reply herehttp://www.weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread...&threadid=171697 S10 excab, VORTECH supercharger, fmic.a broken down 13.8 @ 97Lincoln SP135 PLUS |
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