What will I need that s NOT included? What gas do I get for Aluminum vs Steel? What wire Aluminun vs Steel?
1883389
For welding Aluminum you need 100% argon and aluminum wire. For steel 75% argon 25% carbon dioxide and of course solid steel wire.
1883390
You will need a gas bottle of argon/co2 mix for steel and one of pure argon for aluminum. If you will weld steel and aluminum you will wire for each one. You can't mix the two.
621519
You need oxygen and a gas that will burn. I use propane.you can buy both at most hardware stores.
1393702
Aluminum- it helps to spread the heat evenly. Only stainless steel touches heat source or food.One daughter uses her on a gas stove, the other on glass top. Both work well.
495299
If it were magnesium, it wouldn't say "Aluminum" Magnesium is a lot more expensive the the aluminum offers adequate anode protection.
50920
Not without a spoil gun and the correct gas. Your skill level and grade of aluminum will determine how strong your weld is. Eastwood sells this welder with the kit you need.
1783557
That is the limit of the specs. If my equivalence tables are right, 22 gauge steel is about the same stiffness as .040 aluminum, so you should be okay. I'd be happy to run a sample for you, if you have the time to mail me a plate. Just PM me.
2157906
I added a weldless spigot to this. Aluminum is much easier to drill out than steel, but still requires a strong drill and a good step bit.
870838
You can use .030 or .035 the Spoolrunner will accept both. I bought .030 because that is what Home Depot had in stock. Welding aluminum requires 100% Argon gas. I have not tried a mix but all the documentation I have seen said use Argon only. This link has all the specifications. http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/wirefeed/spoolguns/spoolrunner-100/
1928171
This welder will work fine if you know how to weld. What kinds of metal are you using? What thickness? Is say the max you can Wells with this would be 3/8", maybe 5/16", and I wouldn't suggest it for aluminum at all. Regular steel is fine.
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Gas is better if you want cleaner welds. You don't necessarily get more consistent welds though as flux does a great job. Flux core wire carries flux inside, so it smokes and spatters more, and leaves behind a residue that you brush off. It's more convenient than MIG, and cheaper. It's up to you.
870839
Yes argon will work fine, I got the spool gun for my shop. Works very very well.
2050595
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum. Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
2185030
The answer would be very different for each setup. The Type of gas, pipe size, pipe length and even the air mixing valve would be needed to calculate the answers to the questions.
1297735
to weld aluminum material you have to use aluminum wire and as a shielding gas pure argon not 75/25 mix, make sure the material you are welding is clean of oil dirt or grime aluminum is not as forgiving as steel, good luck.
1686776
I have welded plate and aluminum with mine. I purchased the spool gun also. It welds very good on either one. I'm using 100% argon with the aluminum. I'm very pleased and do recommend.
1113796
Yes, but you'll need a different shielding gas. I personally use a spool gun for my stainless, but it isn't required
2075268
No Way! For soldering both materials to be soldered together must be heated, together with the soldering agent, namely, tin, lead, etc. Guns like this, as good as they are, for small stuff like wires and maybe jewelry, won't do big stuff. A flaming torch is needed for copper pipes and such, and you'll need an arc welder for steel anything larger than real small, thin stuff. For aluminum: I've never soldered, but I'm told "tig" welding is necessary.