Is this machine suitable for welding aluminum?
1185267
No its not suitable to weld much of anything. It will also Cost you more to setup for a tig package then it will to just buy a new lincoln welder.
1185268
I haven't tried welding aluminum, but one thing I know because I have tested it: it's good for the 1/16 and more and less for the 5/64 and 3/32 as it seems to need some extra 5 to 10 amperes more to burn properly these last ones, (I have tried to make a nice welding with these last 2 electrodes using this welding machine but the weld simply cools down to fast).Using the 1/8 electrode for mild steel; well this machine won't burn it, not even using the 1/8 SS electrodes which I feel are softer.
718888
It welds aluminum fine . Ive done several jobs with it for aluminum, all small stuff nothing over 1/8 thickness .never had a problem with the machine just takes a few trys to find the sweet spot for the balance and frequency
648256
No, as it comes it is for steel. There is an optional spool gun that could be configured for aluminum, I think, but if I wanted to do aluminum I would get a different machine. Great box for steel, up to 1/4 inch.
521527
I've had this welder for over a year now and would recommend it to beginners with two things to note. Your first upgrade should be switching from flux core to solid wire with gas. Flux core has it's purpose and is good in a pinch but gas is where it's at. Trying to learn how to weld on flux can be frustrating to the point of quitting, and what fun is that? Second, you'll eventually want to weld aluminum and that requires an expensive spool gun. I did see a video on youtube where these guys were able to weld aluminum with a smaller (6ft) gun but the results werent impressive. I'm not saying you can't MIG aluminum, I'm saying the final welds would look terrible and your cost for terrible looking welds is the cost of the spool gun and a new tank of gas! If you're looking to learn how to weld aluminum spend a little more and get yourself a TIG machine.
484467
I got this for my husband and he said that this one isn't made to weld aluminum.
241388
No this unit can not weld aluminum it is a DC Inverter unit only. It runs on ac power from the wall outlet but the inverter converts it to DC for arc welding. Hope this answer helps.
998820
yes, it is an excellent welder. the kit comes complete with everything you should need and it will last you until you get more advanced and then some "Lincoln" is well known for quality and customer service is great also.
1686779
I've never use it on metal. I bought this unit specifically to weld aluminum. I've never weld any thing before (metal or else). But I was able to weld very thin aluminum (1/8" and 1/16") aluminum. The chart settings are a bit off but with couple of minutes try and error, it works. I would choose one with many settings vs capped ones. Like I said above, it makes me almost a pro instantly.
1594957
20 amp for 110 and a 30 amp for 220 ... Only time ur gonna need 220 volts would b to weld Aluminum... Duty cycle is better on 110 also !! Machine works great .
2122678
It is for soldering electrical wire. I do not think it would work for metal or aluminum.
2195093
yes, as long as the plug is the same. the current needed is what you need for the welder.
1181665
From what I've read no. Aluminum is too soft to feed through a regular Mig welder. You can buy an aluminum spool gun which hooks up to the tip of the welder but it costs just as much as a welder. Your best bet would probably be to just buy a welder that has the capability of welding both flux wire and aluminum. I found one for an example but you could probably do some more thrift shopping to get a better deal.
1408282
YES, this machine will do the job. There are other machines as big, (in terms of amperage, or capacity, but none bigger, that i am aware of, without going to a three phase heavy industrial welder. I have several welders but my Ironman is the best machine I have. It welds excellent.
224771
No it will not do stick welding, but with this machine why worry about that. It is excellent for a beginner.
907308
The beauty of this machine is it can use 110v or 220v outlets. Yes, you can use a normal 110 plug, but you should have a 20 Amp service to the outlet you are going to use. If you are going to weld heavy material the 110v service may not be adequate. I have welded 1/8" and 1/4" material with 110v no problem. Note that your duty cycle my be diminished, but for hobby welding or light industrial, you should be OK.
807501
my machine will run fine on 20 amp breaker on 50 ft. cord . amazing. You also can weld aluminum with this machine D.C. straight polarity with helium.
1928173
yes metal to metal any light gauge metal not over 1/4 inch good welder..just learn to adjust to the type metal you are useing..also run off a 20 amp breaker