Welding aluminum piping intecooler pipe. What welder (Tig/Mig)?
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I am planning to weld some aluminum intercooler piping for my turbo setup. I was looking into renting a TIG welder for the job, but found out that you can also use a MIG. I'd prefer the TIG, but what would you experienced people recommend for welding aluminum intercooler piping?
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Tig would be give you the cleanest results.
You could use a spool gun from a mig w/straight argon. If your machine pushes aluminum though the liner, the only thing you'll be making is birdnests in your machine. Mig welding Al. is cost effecient. We use it all the time.
Both methods require technique and experience. If you're not familar with welding Al, due to the narrow melting point band, you can make puddles/holes out of your work very quickly.
Good luck,
Steve
You could use a spool gun from a mig w/straight argon. If your machine pushes aluminum though the liner, the only thing you'll be making is birdnests in your machine. Mig welding Al. is cost effecient. We use it all the time.
Both methods require technique and experience. If you're not familar with welding Al, due to the narrow melting point band, you can make puddles/holes out of your work very quickly.
Good luck,
Steve