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the only way you can weld aluminum is with AC current and high freak setting on the welder , if your welder does not have theses setting then it will not weld aluminum.
Good answer! AC is a must! The only other way is if you have an oxy/ace setup (very low psi) or alot of mapp gas, but you have to spread a flux paste on the material (looks like drywall mud) EXTREMELY MESSY!
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Will a 800 watt generator have enough power to operate a 90 amp welder?
No, unless you can set it low and can be assured that it wont use more than say 4000watts, the welder might momentarily use more power than what you set it to, it should not wreck the welder i would imagine unless it is a fancy mig welder or something, set the welder low you should be fine but for high end use she should be firing out 8 or 9kw so keep it low if you must.
Can you use aluminum foil in corningware?
Yes, it's safe to use aluminum foil with CorningWare.
What Rods should i use with an ac welder?
For an AC welder, it is best to use electrodes specifically designed for AC current, such as 6011 or 6013 electrodes. These rods provide good arc stability and smooth welding characteristics when used with an AC welder. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for electrode selection based on the thickness and type of metal you are welding.
How many amps do portable heaters use and can I use one if I have a home built in the 1940's?
Portable heaters can use a lot of power. In fact, if you have a home from the 1950's or earlier you may need to avoid using portable heaters at all.
If you have a 240V 22A welder which has a plug similar but smaller than a dryer plug can you use this in a 120V outlet?
No, a 240V 22A welder requires a 240V outlet for proper operation. Plugging it into a 120V outlet will not provide enough power and could damage the welder or create a safety hazard. It is important to always use the correct voltage and amperage for electrical appliances.
Can you weld pinhole in aluminum cylinder head on 1.6L sidekick?
The best fix would be to weld it yes. To do a proper weld on aluminum you are going to want to only use a TIG welder. You can also have decent results with industrial J-B Weld. The area would need to be properly prepped and cleaned though for best results.
What size welder do you need for 6mm steel?
In order to weld pieces of 6mm steel you can use any type of welder. Depending on how strong and how pretty the weld needs to be will determine the type of welder you choose.
Can you use a mig welder to tig weld?
No Unless you have a newer model welder that is CC & CV, and then they do not do aluminum unless you get into the high end inverter models. Wire welding uses the CV (constant Voltage) and tig is CC (constant current)
welding i want to weld steel bars to my trailer should i use a arch welder or a wire feed welder?
arch welding is a more stable form of welding. it get hotter and creates a stronger bond
Can you use JB Weld on aluminum?
Yes. I've used it on aluminum as a permanent repair. I'd recommend prepping the surface thoroughly.
Why is a portable welding gun necessary when welding aluminum?
Coming from a portable welder with 22 yrs experience. It is not necessary! But a lot easier. You can use a high frequency box and tig it. Using a spool gun with straight argon is what most portable welders use. Because the aluminum wire is very soft and bends very easily. So with aluminum wire, the shortest distance from the wire to the work the better. Even with a mig gun you sometimes have problem with the wire bending inside the gun. One thing that helps is to use a mig tip that is larger than the wire. If you are running .035 wire than I would use .045 tip.
What is a mig welder used for?
Mig (GMAW) has almost replaced Stick (SMAW) in industry. Small machines can weld thin materials and larger machines weld metals of unlimited thickness. Mig is easy to use and has less waste (no stubs) than stick. Flux core wire produces a slag covering but bare wire w/gas leaves a clean weld.
What is a weld symbol?
A weld symbol is the shape drawn on a Print to tell the welder: how to prepare a welding joint, what process can be used to weld (mig, tig, arc, etc) what filler rod to use, how wide and long the weld should be, how to deal with the weld after your done (grind flush, brush clean, or nothing) and a million other things.... Its a tool that design engineers use to communicate what the weld needs to be to meet their design specifications.
Can you weld a go kart together with a stick welder?
sure but it will probably take longer than if you use a wire feed. you might have to cut the rod in half to get to tight places. and a stick welder might be to hot and burn through the pipe you use for roll bar
Can you tig weld with a miller thunder bolt 230amp welder?
Is this a gasoline or diesel powered unit? If so the lag time between striking an arc and establishing an arc makes it difficult to use for TIG. If not, any DC supply can be set up for TIG. Not for aluminum... Check with your welding supplier.
When would you use a gas welder to join metals together?
A gas welder would be used to join metals at any time with one exception.A gas welder produces a shielding gas to protect the weld from the elements in our environment oxygen ect...It can only be used in a shop, garage any place where the wind doesn't blow. Once you catch a breeze of wind while welding using a shielding gas which makes the gas ineffective the weld will have porosity in it and could fail.
How much is it to fix a cracked oil pan?
could be free, depends if you've got a welder or not or know how to weld? other option i know of would be drain the oil, pull the oil pan. clean it up good and use j b weld(cold weld). I had that problem last year with my Audi A4, the j b weld is still there hard as metal.
