welding 1" aluminum square tubing

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i will be building a few 16ft satellite dish out of 1" aluminum square tubing (tubes are going to be either 1mm or 1/16" thick). the segments will be built with struts. in the image attached you can see how a segment looks like.what would be a good welding machine for building those? i would have to make 64 segments and i do not have a problem investing in proper equipment.thank you Attached Images
Reply:Tig....
Reply:how much money you want to spend? new or used? only for this job? other projects using thicker stuff?Mauricio
Reply:You need a TIG machine and a Proficient TIG welder.  Just buying a machine, no matter how much it costs, will not do anything for you.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Originally Posted by mauricio_daniel_62how much money you want to spend?
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255You need a TIG machine and a Proficient TIG welder.  Just buying a machine, no matter how much it costs, will not do anything for you.
Reply:What is the largest/thickest weldment you need to make? Knowing that will help answer your question.
Reply:You guys are killing me!!!Ok, fine. Miller Dynasty200dx  tigrunner.Best $5K you ever spent.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:6061 T-6 alum.5365 weld filler.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jay OWhat is the largest/thickest weldment you need to make? Knowing that will help answer your question.
Reply:Originally Posted by tamfluwell for right now 1/16"i came across this on the web http://muggyweld.com/?view=super5. it looks like aluminum solder or brazing rod. do you guys think that that could would work too?
Reply:Originally Posted by tamfluwell for right now 1/16"i came across this on the web http://muggyweld.com/?view=super5. it looks like aluminum solder or brazing rod. do you guys think that that could work too?
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonWhere are you located?  I would be happy to sit you down on a proper tig and show you the light.
Reply:I'd take shovelons advice and go with the miller dynasty 200dx.  I've just ordered one myself , but apparently they are on back order from the distributor so I'm waiting about 4-6 weeks before it arrives.  I did a lot of research and asking around on this forum and the Dynasty 200dx fit the bill for me.  I can't wait for it to arrive!
Reply:Originally Posted by tamflui live in Panama South America. So you would definitely go for the Miller Dynasty200dx? should i also buy the foot control with it?
Reply:oh dear. here we go again....listen to shovelon. best advice you will ever get.Oh yeah, and get the dynasty machines and hire someone to teach you how to weld.Miller Dynasty 200Millermatic 211Instagram?.... find me @ WELD_MEDIC
Reply:Originally Posted by tig_21oh dear. Here we go again....Listen to shovelon. Best advice you will ever get.Oh yeah, and get the dynasty machines and hire someone to teach you how to weld.
Reply:Originally Posted by tamflui want to learn and do it by my self. i could have bought a ready made dish but where is the fun in that