welding rods

[vandale]

hi all. What's the best aluminium welder technology to use ie mig, tig?

thanks
gene

 

[angus]

Depends on many factors (like skill) but generally tig is better. What are you welding?

 

[stevenlee]

I prefer using TIG because it gives you much more control over factors such as: cleaning, penetration, speed and control of the bead being deposited.
MIG is in some ways simpler to do but you loose a lot of the control that TIG provides. If you only have a MIG machine (they're much cheaper and smaller) you can sometimes get better results (better penetration) on welding heavier aluminum materials by preheating with a torch.

 

[vandale]

Depends on many factors (like skill) but generally tig is better. What are you welding?

Chassis spot welds, see JDM 92 under projects. Just getting prepared

Thanks
Gene