Can it 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.
328514
Not with it stock. You cant weld aluminum material with solid steel or flux core wire, as they will not bond well with the aluminum and the weld will not be very strong. Your MIG welder will need to have a spool gun installed as well, because the aluminum wire is too soft to push from the machine, and wont make it up the feed.
1945082
No. It's designed for styrene plastic welding. You could maybe get the pieces to stick together for a short time, but there would be no strength at all.
1578757
You could probably use this for soldering plumbing and cans but it is not for 'welding',. I have used mine to solder wires and to weld hdpe plastic.
1808496
Absolutely, you'll be supprised with what this little guy can do! My friends have welded their pick-up tail gates together with this welder. You might have to take a little more time doing it but, rest assured that this is a quality product with making a beautiful weld. It's extremely portable and efficient. Don't expect to weld a car chassis but you'll weld 55g drums all day.
1929418
I think it would work fine. On high speed the unit moves the air quite well. If your welding with a shielding gas, it might pose a problem with weld quality. None the less, you have medium and low speed too! I'd give it a try. I'm very happy with my unit.
870845
Google it. Also you should consider the aluminum you are welding, much of it is a mixture of aluminum and another metal. Heating aluminum makes it easier to weld too. If you are welding aluminum you need to use 100% argon gas.
648255
yes, you need to get an aluminum spool, use argon only, no mix, and preheat the object being welded
469955
It's gonna do ok...my concern as a welder would be the metal heating up an distorting with the long welds..1/8 thickness
1166449
I think it will. The only problem I see is the heat. JB Weld has held up to everything else I have thrown at it. Balancing its small cost against the risk of failure, my advice is to try it. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work but you still have partial tubes of the stuff for the future. It is always handy to have around!
1125909
Absolutely not. Aluminum melting point is 660 C or 1220 F which is unachievable with this torch. Your best choice is a TIG welder.
2236743
The screws are intended for wood, but I'm sure you could make it work for aluminum.
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.
551449
the metal is different thickness than a trumpet, you would have to be able to weld it.
1265738
I wouldn't try, this item is a piece of scrap metal, I've bought 2 and both broke, bought a welder and saved it.
1899801
This product cannot be used on aluminum. It will ruin the metal. Check first what metal is used and if it is not aluminum, you should be fine.
151740
I didn't see it mentioned but almost for sure no. Look for dome transitioning solution to bond the al with cu before the wire nut