H,would this stud welder work on aluminum ???
596188
Hey there's an idea never tried before . it's either going to work OR Blow out whatever panel your trying to uni-spot . I say it's gonna blow out the panel ... But hey give it a try ..
1557820
Never tried it on aluminum. Works great on brass and stainless steel. Surfaces with an already polished finish should be the best option.
2191723
I used it on my aluminum gazebo when I had to drill holes in it, and it worked really good. Don't know if it works on all metals, but from what I have seen, it should work. I had to drill several holes, and it went right through without breaking. Hope this helps.
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.
1096774
This is a DC only machine, therefore you can't use TIG for aluminum. You might be able to use the stick process for that with special electrodes but I wouldn't recommend it.
461503
Yes you can weld aluminum. You can use the TIG process for it, or stick with the proper rods.
853923
I have used it on brass, stainless steel, and copper. Have not used it on aluminum.
24224
This is a DC only machine. If you want to Tig weld aluminum this machine will not do it for ya
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.
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
173779
No this is a dc power source. You need something that can supply a/c to weld aluminum.
1208456
I believe it would be, but I'm not a welding expert. I've used it with my Mig welder and it worked really well. It transitioned to dark so fast I could not detect the arc flash.
2125777
I welded up a good bit of aluminum for an RV door fabrication project. Use straight Argon gas and aluminum wire. Run it hot and fast. Took some practice and online research for techniques, but I eventually got really nice welds with good penetration.
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.
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You can do Aluminum with this!!!! Most of these reviews do not know what the hell they are talking about. Is it an ideal Aluminum Welderer? NO! But, just because it is DC does not mean is can't do Aluminum. You will need to use Helium and clean the pieces immediately before welding. This is proven by the following vidhttp://youtu.be/H_DwA0vzKXI
2078730
The herculiner label says it will, haven't used it on aluminum but I wouldn't hesitate to.
2153283
I would think it would work fine. Actually just used mine today to fabricate a wall hanger out of brass plate, 1/16. Mowed right through it. Very pleased with the tool, aluminum should be no problem.