aluminum mig
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I agree you would either need a spool gun or a push pull set up (can get expensive).
Mig Aluminum doesn't like to weld on thin material because of its "hot shortness". The voltage and amperage required to get the proper "spray arc transfer method" is an issue. Basically you'll burn through welding on thin sheet metal, anything thinner than say 1/6".
Go TIG! It is very lucrative, you can weld alum, mild steel, stainless, titanium ect... If someone knowledgeable can teach you, you can pick up TIG alum. in a day or so and have ok-looking welds. Tig aluminum has a fast travel speed. Then again, everyone is different.
Mig Aluminum doesn't like to weld on thin material because of its "hot shortness". The voltage and amperage required to get the proper "spray arc transfer method" is an issue. Basically you'll burn through welding on thin sheet metal, anything thinner than say 1/6".
Go TIG! It is very lucrative, you can weld alum, mild steel, stainless, titanium ect... If someone knowledgeable can teach you, you can pick up TIG alum. in a day or so and have ok-looking welds. Tig aluminum has a fast travel speed. Then again, everyone is different.
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my soon to be brother in law went to school for welding. he can show me the ropes, also i went to a visit at his school and his teacher gave me the book they use in class to read and learn with myself. right now i'm just going through the book on mig stuff learning things i may not know now. later i will read the tig section. it seems to be good book so far.
