Torch Setup for Aluminum Welding

Torch Setup for Aluminum Welding

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Welcome!

  • Welcome to the Course!

Things You Should Know First

  • Safety
  • How TIG Welding Works

Set Up to Weld

  • Things You Will Need
  • Selecting a Machine
  • TIG Torches 101
  • Set Up Your Machine
  • Tungsten Preparation
  • Set Up Your Torch for DC Welding
  • Machine Settings (DC)
  • Material Preparation

Elements of Welding Technique

  • Technique - Overview
  • Arc Starting
  • Arc Length
  • Torch Angle
  • Adding Filler Metal
  • Travel Speed
  • Ending Your Weld
  • Padding Beads

Aluminum TIG Welding

  • Aluminum TIG Welding
  • Why Aluminum is Welded with Alternating Current
  • Torch Setup for Aluminum Welding
  • Machine Settings for AC TIG
  • Aluminum Alloys and Filler Metals
  • Aluminum TIG Technique
  • Puddles and Dabs
  • First Beads
  • Padding Beads

Welding Common Joints

  • Types of Joints and Welds
  • Tack Welding
  • Butt Joints
  • Lap Joints
  • Tee Joints
  • Corner Joints

Wrap Up

  • Feeding the Filler Rod
  • How to Keep Learning
  • Thank You!