MIG Welding Aluminum for the First Time

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  • @robbieb1254
    @robbieb1254 4 роки тому +276

    I am an apprentice at an Aluminum boat building company but I can give you guys some direction. Ps, I'm Australian so I don't know if you's use the same measurements etc. TIG ally is typically 12 litres/minute gas flow while Mig is always 18. That is an extra 50%. You HAVE to push the pool, no weave or circle, just step quite quickly or straight run. No vertical downs. 1.4mm wire on everything. And typically don't need to preheat unless like 10/12mm plate (5000 series) or extrusion (6000 series). We only mig 3mm and higher, any smaller we just tig. You'll find a synergic pulse machine works much better too. Fronius tps270 are one of the best push pull on the market. With one of these, a good welder can make the beads almost as good as tig.... they're just expensive, worth it though. Hope i have helped.

    • @robbieb1254
      @robbieb1254 4 роки тому +11

      Oh...also, argon for gas obviously..but if you are after an even better weld...argon helium mix is the best. Just a lot more expensive haha

    • @melgross
      @melgross 4 роки тому +4

      Some interesting, though odd, in some cases, recommendations. You can’t use the liner that you use for any steel wire. You should get a Teflon liner. Anything else can scrape the wire and cause problems. Make sure you clean that aluminum really well. You can’t run on dirty surfaces. Yes, that’s true for MiG welding aluminum. Doesn’t the welder have recommendations for aluminum welding? It should.
      You don’t need helium unless you’re welding thicker metal. Depending on the power of your welder.

    • @kansaspool8243
      @kansaspool8243 4 роки тому

      Any tips on welding 1/4 aluminum MIG, on a open corner, burn through is always an issue when my settings are even slightly off so if there’s any tips on efficiency I’d gladly take them

    • @jafinch78
      @jafinch78 4 роки тому +3

      @@melgross Just to make sure others are aware... from what I understand... dedicate not only a liner, dedicate the whole gun and drive rollers for aluminum to avoid impurities. Is that correct?

    • @michaelpukmel4776
      @michaelpukmel4776 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Robbie!!

  • @franko3006
    @franko3006 4 роки тому +106

    I love the way you show how to play round with the settings in real world so amateurs like me can relate to this video and learn ALOT.
    THANK YOU

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage 4 роки тому +2

      Right? Made me feel less bad about how much I tend to fiddle with my dials.

    • @Daniel-ww3hl
      @Daniel-ww3hl 4 роки тому +2

      On god , like a buddy in class

    • @calebgregory9818
      @calebgregory9818 3 роки тому

      How yall doin on the aluminum?

  • @krusch75
    @krusch75 4 роки тому +80

    Basic knowledgde after 25 years in the welding business. Argon-teflon liner-right contact tip (1mm mig wire you need contact tip 1.0A or 1.2mm regular). Do not tighten the feeding wheel clamp to hard (you should be able to stop the wire roll with one finger, but this is individual from machine to machine), alu is soft and flattens if you put to much pressure. And this will cause a nice curl of wire in your welding machine. Do not use a longer gun cable then 3meters (unless you have a push pull gun), and try to keep the cable as straight as possible. Push the welding pool and keep moving faster then you do on steel. If you have the sound of frying eggs like on regular steel. You need more power, or less feeding. Tig is way more controllable on thinner materials. But will never compete in speed with a good mig setup. A pro tip is to run the wire through an earplug (just stick it through) before your feeding system. Try this and you will se a lot of deposit on the earplug after a couple of minutes of welding. This alu dust on the wire is one of the main reasons you liner will cause problems after a while. And if you do as you did and put the material flat on a thick metal surface it could cause problems with penetration, as alu is a excellent heat conductor. And alu needs heat to get a good weld. And as other mentioned, always clean the surface on alu just before welding.

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому +5

      All really good info! Thanks for taking the time to explain all that. The ear plug is definitely a pro tip!

    • @jafinch78
      @jafinch78 4 роки тому +1

      Awesome ear plug tip! Thanks for sharing and the detail.

    • @jaquesdaniels2964
      @jaquesdaniels2964 4 роки тому +8

      good tips - but remember to remove the ear plug from your ear though . Seriously though, excellent points on the build up on the wire - remember in TIG we clean the filler wire ? -nice post sir , thanks .

    • @christbearer3494
      @christbearer3494 3 роки тому +3

      I welded for vibration reduction equipment for years. Caterpillar motor mounts especially. We used the ear plug trick often on some of our welders because dust in our shop was a serious issue.

    • @heffegaming
      @heffegaming 3 роки тому +1

      I have a weld test in two days on aluminum.. this was handy af

  • @lkb19977
    @lkb19977 4 роки тому +13

    really good video, and a great attempt. I am an aluminium mig welder on rail vehicles. We use top of the range miller machines with push pull guns and still have lots of issues with wire feed. Watching this video I would say you need more amps/wire feed, but without a push pull gun you are probably at the limit of your wire feed with the soft aluminium wire. Hence why it just melts back to the tip the more power you put in. You definitely needed more amps for your beads, there should be no need to play the pool. You should be able to string it as with steel. As someone else said mig isn't good for less than 3mm. Another thing to note is that rollers for aluminium should be round rather than v shaped (the groove).

  • @briandry3522
    @briandry3522 4 роки тому +17

    Thank you for posting a 'raw' video. As a new amateur mig welder, this is a great video and the comments below are really helpful to many, like me who are just starting out. Please keep posting.

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому +2

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @danielbeaudoin6799
    @danielbeaudoin6799 3 роки тому +2

    Went trough two branded spoolguns, but after seeing your video I bought a new teflon liner for my lincoln 210 mp ,a U shaped feeder roll,5356 wire and a cup of water to cool the tip after each pass : 3 rolls of 5356 and five cattle gates later I changed only two tips and never had more fun welding aluminium!!! Just remember: minimum tension on the feedrolls to avoid birdnests....and 5356(because it is stiffer )

  • @richardjackson2016
    @richardjackson2016 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, I've stick welded in the backyard off an on for 30yrs, but never tried Mig or Tig. until now, I bought a Cigweld Transmig 175i second hand and the fabricator that sold it to me said yes you can weld alumin, just change the liner and tip and put the correct roller in, he had spare rollers to suite 1.2mm alumin wire. At the local Cigweld store when I enquired about liners and tips they said its impossible to mig weld alumin!!!! and that I needed a A/C D/C unit!...... and then tried to sell me a new unit (entry level at that) for $2,000 AUD. I went to another welding outlet had similar advice, could be done but needed to but a spooling gun for $500!..... Now, after watching your video Justin I can see its totally possible.

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  3 роки тому

      Nice! The benefit of a spool gun is that it doesn’t have to push the aluminum wire all the way through the hose where it can get kinked up.

  • @clivewilliams1406
    @clivewilliams1406 4 роки тому +1

    Good video that I can relate to. A couple of things also worthy of note:
    1) Use a teflon liner in the MiG gun, this will allow the wire to slip easier through the cable and crucially not leave sticky bits of aluminium in a steel cored MiG gun cable. Its relatively easy to swap to a teflon liner for each application so there is no great need for separate guns.
    2) Use at least a size larger tip to the wire you are putting through. Aluminium wire will expand as it heats up causing it to stick in a size for size tip.
    3) Check the feed rollers carefully as aluminium wire is very sensitive to the pressure on the rollers. Get the rollers to just feed with the minimum of pressure as It is extraordinarily easy to end up with a birds nest in the machine.
    4) The material must be scrupulously clean. wire brush the material only with a stainless steel brush.

    • @notajp
      @notajp 4 роки тому +1

      It also helps to wipe down with acetone immediately before welding.

  • @Steamshovel
    @Steamshovel Рік тому

    I just MIG welded aluminium for the first time today. Actually it was the first time I have Mig welded any thing. Just bought new machine. Why? For speed and I'm having to weld a lot of 10mm plate. I've Tiged a lot of 6mm plate but my machine was maxed out and everyone I speak to are amazed I haven't blown up my tig welder after 2 1/2 years. I had to weld 30 ali posts onto 30 10mm weld plates today. I'm amazed how fast it was. I've still got a way to go to make the welds pretty.

  • @bluedemonweld
    @bluedemonweld 4 роки тому +26

    Great finish boss! The SYN feature on this machine is preprogrammed for ferrous material which is the most common use of the machine, thus why it wasn’t reacting correctly for the aluminum wire. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @erickirklin2962
    @erickirklin2962 2 роки тому

    Have been wielding aluminum with a mig for a long while. This video shows folks not to be afraid of it. The mig spool gun makes it very easy (with a little practices). Just wanted you to show us that wonderful 67 that is in the background. Or is that a 68, she is beautiful.

  • @user-en6dv4sk3b
    @user-en6dv4sk3b 4 роки тому +1

    I have a Millermatic 350p and the beads and the overall usage is so simple and in the right hands looks like it was tig welded now so many newer machines run way better.

  • @henryedwards6564
    @henryedwards6564 4 роки тому +1

    Love that you show a view behind another camera with a helmet. It really helps. I just learn as I go/need. I am not trying to be a welder. Just like building.

  • @alfredozertuche784
    @alfredozertuche784 Рік тому

    Was thinking the aluminum was having trouble cause the table was helping cool the aluminum. Had a buddy trying to weld a piece with similar thickness and as soon as he removed it from the table welded perfect. Guess it was acting as a heatsink. Aluminum has a lower melting point. Nice video seeing trial and error. Exactly why your changing a specific knob and reason for it.

  • @robbs96
    @robbs96 Рік тому

    I love how you learn with us and having us follow your thought processes. Thankyou

  • @daveyJ213
    @daveyJ213 Рік тому

    Deciding how to get into welding for the first time. Great demonstration and information. I learned much; thanks for posting.

  • @ernestmurphy3898
    @ernestmurphy3898 4 роки тому

    I bought a mig welder with the spool gun because I couldn't reach the area with the tig welder of the Mercury boat motor support that I was trying to repair. But I didn't preheat it and the weld was worse than fido's butt. I sold the boat. Thanks for getting out there and sharing the failures many of us have then getting through the task by trying something different.

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому +1

      Haha sorry to hear that. Something like that even if it does the job would bug me so much I'd have to sell it too lol.

  • @ItsHow1e
    @ItsHow1e 3 роки тому

    Never welded aluminum with mig, just tig high frequency. Took a test for a job Thursday and it isnt as hard as tig. So anyone worried about there weld test. I believe in you go get it done boss

  • @jasonchaney5382
    @jasonchaney5382 4 роки тому +1

    It's been 20 years since I welded aluminum... with a spool gun... but one thing I remember is that it really needs to be clean. I was using a wire brush just before welding, but wiping it down with acetone would probably work too. Your preheating may have just been providing some cleaning action. I could be way off though. It's something to experiment with. I'd be interested in the results. I've been putting off buying a spool gun for a long time. Maybe I don't need to.

  • @jrmorrissey207
    @jrmorrissey207 Рік тому +1

    Likely been said below, but worth noting to never let go of the spool with at least a finger tip until you get the spool screw tighten up a bit. Maybe not aluminum, but some mild steel will fly off the spool the second you let go, and create a birds nest of expensive waste. It's not even really the cost, it's more the loss of welding material you need to use. Basically don't let go of the spool once you cut the end of the wire loose is all. It only takes once to figure that out for oneself.
    There are other things you should do before you weld AL with a standard setup MIG gun, so hopefully he'll go into the details here.

  • @johnmacmillan627
    @johnmacmillan627 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Justin. Your welds look pretty damn good for the first time. I must have run hundreds of beads to find the best settings for aluminium. And my welds still look ugly. After an inch or so get way to much penetration that doesnt seem to resolve when I speed up.
    Do you recall what your settings were for 1/8 material?

  • @ScrapMansWorld
    @ScrapMansWorld 2 роки тому

    So nice to see a video of reality, I do not feel quite as bad anymore. You make great videos! thank you for showing this all the way

  • @lonniehall9006
    @lonniehall9006 4 місяці тому +1

    If u are using 0.30 wire, use a 035 tip will help. Do not drag, always push. 30-35 on gas.

  • @FlightEngineering1
    @FlightEngineering1 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks. I used a standard gun for a while then went over to spool gun...no comparison, definitely the way to go. It`s all about speed as you say. I use it to repair castings where pre-heating is even more important otherwise they are more likely to crack after cooling. I must say I`ve never tried 0.090" with it! I must give that a go, never thought of MIG as a sheet aluminium technique.

  • @oldmountainmarineandmetals9736

    Thanks buddy, it worked for me, that's all I have is a Lincoln SP-100 with 110v. I think we may be neighbors, I moved to Statesville from Md in 2008 to pursue my dream of working for a race team and although that never panned out because of health reasons I have had the opportunity to help fabricate a few late models for Hickory and Bowman Gray

  • @kidcompany
    @kidcompany 3 роки тому

    Thanks! Better than so many other vids with triple subscriber base. I am trying to mig aluminum and having so many issues. This really helped.

  • @bossgoss2284
    @bossgoss2284 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for the time and suggestions. I am proficient at stick and might but I have wanted to try mig aluminum and I was worried about not having a spool gun. Thanks again

  • @nejic7809
    @nejic7809 Рік тому

    Informative, i should've seen that preheat coming. My dad had a buddy that would weld cracked cast iron, he would usually heat the part in a fire prior to attempting the weld. Alloys like the preheat

  • @freemarketjoe9869
    @freemarketjoe9869 4 роки тому

    Great video. He is right in thinking you should be able to mig weld with a standard mig torch. Teflon coated hose is said to help. 6 foot hose seems a good compromise. A spool gun can cost almost as much as a welding machine and they are so bulky, the spool right in your way. I am assuming he is using tri mix gas here, argon, carbon dioxide and helium. The helium gives better penetration, but gives hotter temps witch you have to watch out for. I think his results were excellent. There is also the alumiweld soldering process, witch just needs a soldering torch and aluminum rods, witch his sponsor, blue demon makes great ones that cost about a buck apiece and look like they do a great job welding aluminum.

  • @beef539
    @beef539 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video. Made notes through your video and I will be trying this out next week.

  • @scottrussell2411
    @scottrussell2411 4 роки тому +5

    Another tip without a spool gun use a teflon liner for your mig whip

  • @richardmalangone2572
    @richardmalangone2572 Рік тому

    Just what I needed to finish my project. Thanks, good video.

  • @bobzendejas7413
    @bobzendejas7413 2 роки тому

    I like that you did the trial and error to show us that we are not alone.

  • @wrthrash
    @wrthrash 4 роки тому

    Thanks dude, just got a bottle of argon and rolls of 4043 & 5356 for my first dive into aluminum MIG (had a spool gun), so will cut my chops trying to fab rib racks for my smoker! Oh, and the comments will help immeasurably as well, thanks for those.

  • @oldmountainmarineandmetals9736
    @oldmountainmarineandmetals9736 3 роки тому

    Your the man Justin! That's exactly what I have to do. I only have a 110 Lincoln mig and a big bottle of straight argon. Thanks bud!

  • @WTFisAuserFRCKINname
    @WTFisAuserFRCKINname 4 роки тому +21

    All these people recommending different welders to use like this isn’t a sponsored video or anything. It’s like “This video is sponsored by Blue Demon. Today I’ll be using the Lincoln Electric C300.” Come on guys lol.

    • @lunchlady2023
      @lunchlady2023 4 роки тому

      Promotional videos are the worst.

    • @christianeriksson4733
      @christianeriksson4733 3 роки тому

      Well for some people it would be helpful to know what tools are used in the video. Then you can replicate the settings etc. But maybe you are interested in other things than the tools and results of the welding in the video.

  • @djasynchronous7777
    @djasynchronous7777 2 роки тому

    the take away for me was your positive attitude. no try this, no try this, positive, awesome, best attitude to share 🤙

  • @M3231-s3v
    @M3231-s3v 4 роки тому

    hi Justin, I have a Lincoln SP 100 mig welder. Done tons of steel welding with it but now trying aluminum like you just did. Thing is, I can't get any penetration at all. Ive cleaned the surfaces to make good contacts. Im using 5300 something wire (stiffer than the typical 43**) .030 with a .035 tip. I don't have any issue with binding so I don't think a spool gun would help in my case. Im using 100% argon too but I can't seem to make a dent in the aluminum. Its 3/16 walled rectangular tube. Then I saw another video where a guy drills out a tip and puts a tungsten electrode in the mig handle. I tried that too. All it did was melt the tungsten. Again I tried all various settings, I tried various shapes on the tungsten rod, tried both polarities with the wire and with the tungsten but nothing would penetrate the aluminum. Could it be that my machine doesn't have enough amperage? It's a 110 plug machine.

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah you don’t have enough amps. As an example if you were going to tig weld that you would need at least 180 amps or more. You could try preheating it with a torch, probably get you closer.

  • @lancerudy9934
    @lancerudy9934 2 роки тому

    Turn gas up? To what setting are you changing every to to? Wire speed , volts ?

  • @2slofouru
    @2slofouru 3 роки тому +1

    What about ground clamping directly to the piece and sitting it on a piece of glas fabric so the heat stays in the piece?

  • @fer8888888
    @fer8888888 4 роки тому +1

    The black soot is due to using 5356 filler. What is even more impressive is how the mig process forces you to go faster and when using 5356 I can tell your welds won't be cracking when cooling when they should with TIG moving slower. 5356 is a very difficult filler to use with TIG. You have to move very fast with light penetration or else the weld cracks. To much penetration with 5356 and when the metal starts to solidify unevenly it cracks. That's why most people use 4041 filler with tig due to its eutectic properties.

  • @benjaminsmith3284
    @benjaminsmith3284 4 роки тому +2

    We weld aluminum pipe on substations, I’ve only been at it for a year and a half. But I love it.

  • @jrmorrissey207
    @jrmorrissey207 Рік тому

    A quick pre-heat with a torch might be helpful to allow for better penetration. The AL is just sooo conductive that the heat disappears instantly, so some pre-heat can take the edge off.

  • @sbranham86
    @sbranham86 3 роки тому +2

    5356 has soot. Try 4043, 5356 is a harder wire so its easier to use in a mig gun. 1 size up tip helps

  • @marcelorodriguez9601
    @marcelorodriguez9601 Рік тому

    Thank you, very informative. I got some tips that I never thought about it.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Cameron.....
    @Cameron..... 4 роки тому +38

    If you need more heat in the metal and your wire is spattery and balling all over the place, switch your polarity!

    • @kawi704racing
      @kawi704racing 3 роки тому

      Is that true?

    • @captainKedger
      @captainKedger 3 роки тому

      @@kawi704racing no

    • @tonyfrewin4822
      @tonyfrewin4822 3 роки тому

      I can’t see that making a difference if it’s an ac welder.

    • @Cameron.....
      @Cameron..... 3 роки тому

      @@tonyfrewin4822 🤣🤣🤣 It's not an AC welder you idiot. If it was an AC, he wouldn't be having those problems. I'm clearly talking about DC.

    • @Milo19970
      @Milo19970 3 роки тому

      @@Cameron..... Calm down "idiot"

  • @ME-qq2dc
    @ME-qq2dc 2 роки тому +1

    You should increase stickout approx 18 to 20mm and run around 20 volts and use Teflon liner and tip one size over wire size

  • @DavidQuin
    @DavidQuin 4 роки тому +2

    I have had a go at welding Ali with my Mig with mixed results. So if you get the time to do more videos like this it sure would help. My son is an aluminium welder and they tig where you can see it and Mig (for speed) where you can’t, but I only have a dc tig so Mig is my only option but I have a lot of learning to do. BTW your videos are awesome

  • @olbear9984
    @olbear9984 4 роки тому +25

    Great Vid. Learned something at 84 years old hacker. 🐻

    • @nathanmciver6496
      @nathanmciver6496 2 роки тому

      Yup! I'm sure! "So I do have the option for gas on mine" ugh lol

  • @benc8386
    @benc8386 4 роки тому +7

    Nice work! MIG welds will always look disappointing when you're used to TIG but I think they use aluminum MIG on Ferrari and Lamborghini chassis so it can't be that bad!

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому +3

      If I was building anything large and production like that I’d mig it. Well learn how to do it well, and then mig it haha

    • @benc8386
      @benc8386 4 роки тому +4

      @@JustVoss I think they often use robots. MIG robots are easier to program than TIG ones.

    • @trianglechokeU
      @trianglechokeU 4 роки тому +3

      if you set the machine right you can make it look like it was tig welded.

  • @GameOverRank1
    @GameOverRank1 3 роки тому +1

    im a welder and im also new to Alloy welding. i just got problems with the wire twisting at the feed end every 10 sec into welding. the wire are 0,9mm alloy what did you use?
    i came up with a trick to make it not twist around. i losend the pressure screw allot so everytime it would twist the wire just stops moving insted of twisting and the 2 feeding wheels will slide on the wire
    how do you guys get around it?

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage 4 роки тому +1

    Pretty colors! Did you switch the welder to DCEP? Apparently that's better for removing the oxidization. Would also put more heat into the part if I'm not mistaken. Awesome results, either way! My only critique for the video would be to show more close ups of the welds after you finish. :)

  • @seau2007
    @seau2007 4 роки тому +1

    You are now my mentor. Off soon for my first job.

  • @timthomas9137
    @timthomas9137 4 роки тому +6

    Try to go larger diameter on your contact tip. The wire heats up and expands inside the tip.

  • @1012Mrjesse
    @1012Mrjesse 4 роки тому +1

    When welding aluminum with mig, it’s always best to push rather than pull. You could also get a push/pull gun setup or spool gun, either work great.

    • @1012Mrjesse
      @1012Mrjesse 4 роки тому

      Also, when you terminate the weld with mid welding aluminum, it’s common to have it look sooty and black

    • @kishredbird3599
      @kishredbird3599 Рік тому

      I only push. Pull only penetrates better on thinner metal according to the textbook but as far as actually being able to see, push is superior. Pulling just doesn't really make sense

  • @johnplyler7054
    @johnplyler7054 3 роки тому +2

    I wish I knew your wire speed and volt settings.

  • @jD-qk4fu
    @jD-qk4fu 4 роки тому +1

    Hi I use a kempie welder with a 6 meter torch with 1.2 mm wire no spool or push pull gun. This machine welds like a tig

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому

      That's interesting, not sure if I can picture what you're talking about.

    • @jD-qk4fu
      @jD-qk4fu 4 роки тому

      @@JustVoss hi the machine I use is a mig welder with a special liner which allows longer torch lengths check out kemppi machine with weld snake

  • @rickl6697
    @rickl6697 2 роки тому +1

    Did you check your electrode polarity.

  • @TheNicko773
    @TheNicko773 4 роки тому +1

    Very cool video Justin. I'm a 100% tig guy, but this was interesting to see different techniques. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rdaugherty52
    @rdaugherty52 3 роки тому +2

    I am listening to the sound and I am trying to talk to you through the phone it like mild steel when it makes a verrrrrit sound your good and I use to push the weld for strength then pull back to make look good alittle soft wire brush to clean up. Look as good as TIG but lots faster. Thanks for video

  • @Rattletrap2
    @Rattletrap2 3 роки тому

    Nice video and we all probably learned a few things from your detailed set up and trial and error. It is something I want to play around with as well. I now have a TIG machine that can do aluminum, but as someone said, for heavier stuff, this could be a lot faster. Well done!

  • @htscalemodelarmour8768
    @htscalemodelarmour8768 4 роки тому +6

    Only tip I can give from my experience is NOT to do circles, or go back over the weld. Get the puddle going and flow with it, I found by trying to get a ‘stack’ or a ‘pretty’ weld, you pull the contaminants into the weld beads and extra wire is deposited. Just by getting going and go fast I get some really good welds with mig.

  • @phprider
    @phprider 3 роки тому

    Niceeee im excited to try this tomorrow hehe had exactly the same problems today high wire speed with low volts

  • @baarni
    @baarni 4 роки тому +2

    The secret to aluminium mig welding is to have the amps turned up high enough so you get good edge wetting but you need fast enough wire feed to avoid burn back... essentially a spray arc method... If your wire feed is at maximum your welder is insufficient....

    • @interludo
      @interludo Рік тому +1

      This is deep... sharp, and the gold I was looking for!

  • @erichjyriprikko9179
    @erichjyriprikko9179 2 роки тому

    What aluminum alloy and what filler did you use?

  • @shelbyglazer3948
    @shelbyglazer3948 4 роки тому +1

    can you mig weld aluminum on any mig welding machine with Argon and aluminum mig wire spool?

  • @waderobinson4911
    @waderobinson4911 3 роки тому +1

    More heat and wire speed this is why they tend to use spool guns to mig aluminum pre heating the metal was a good idea also cleaning aluminum is extremely important just like any welding

  • @colinsimmons2913
    @colinsimmons2913 9 місяців тому

    absolutely fantastic job I'm buying a spool gun, great vid 👍👍😂😂

  • @jodde73
    @jodde73 3 роки тому

    Nice! What’s the name of that torch? Seems handy.

  • @Underwatergoat1
    @Underwatergoat1 3 роки тому

    Really good vid. I hope I can pick up mig aluminium welding as well as you seemed to.

  • @morganweller1491
    @morganweller1491 3 роки тому

    Did you change the feeding tube in the lead cause it's not same as a feeding tube for steel or stainless?? I have two torches one for aluminium and one for the rest cause it's a pain in the ass to change that shit!

  • @lukacapak5112
    @lukacapak5112 2 роки тому

    you need argon and helium mix for the weld to bi good but you can use only argon as well but not as good of a weld

  • @sanitymaintenance1585
    @sanitymaintenance1585 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the info but you're going to need to put a magnetic starter on that IR in the back ground before you burn it up or your place . No joke !! I bet it is acting a little weird some times and if you would take a closer look at the contactors there pitted bad . Just saying . You helped me so I'm returning the favor . Cheers from Murrells Inlet SC

  • @geoffmickelson9235
    @geoffmickelson9235 4 роки тому +11

    Would enjoy seeing more aluminum mig welding thanks

  • @michaelcorleone6849
    @michaelcorleone6849 4 роки тому +1

    do you have the right polarity? because you said you tried fluxcore before

  • @WestiePaul
    @WestiePaul Рік тому

    Most definitely super cool 👍😎👌
    Paul ✌️

  • @ciusesnal4335
    @ciusesnal4335 Місяць тому

    the wire u put in the welder is the aluminum wire too?

  • @etapgarazsmarci
    @etapgarazsmarci 4 роки тому +7

    Hi. Aluminum welding. A Teflon spiral may also be required.

  • @connorquin847
    @connorquin847 4 роки тому +1

    Justin did you have swap over your earth clamp? And being a alloy fabricator you should have gas flow around the 30s not bad for your first time

  • @davidduffield7553
    @davidduffield7553 4 роки тому +3

    The finished weld bead with wire feed used on aluminum, rarely looks like one done on steel. Preheat helps a lot. In a sense, using tig is a method of preheating the direction of the bead. Make sense of the use of the process.

  • @phunwithphiphi8055
    @phunwithphiphi8055 4 роки тому

    Noticed you mentioned you has been trying flux core, the burning question I have is if flux core on a Mig is easier than flux coated on a stick for a beginner? I already have a stick welder but with SBS (Square Box Section) steel I spend more time making and filling in holes than actually welding.

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому +1

      I'm not a stick welder so take this with a grain of salt, but I find it hard to weld anything thin with stick. Maybe they make thinner rod that would help but with the 1/8" I have it is hard to do.

    • @phunwithphiphi8055
      @phunwithphiphi8055 4 роки тому

      @@JustVoss Thanks for taking the time to reply, good to know it's not just me! So can I take it that Flux Core Mig (no gas) is somewhat easier than stick?

  • @meca13b
    @meca13b 3 роки тому

    Very informative! So no need to change the liner on this 140 msi ?
    Been thinking about buying one .
    Liked and subbed

  • @Kvistarn
    @Kvistarn 3 місяці тому

    Would argon mix work or must it be pure argon?

  • @simonwhite699
    @simonwhite699 4 роки тому

    Thank you mate really appreciate the video, could you please tell me where you put the other lead with the crocodile clip? Also did uoy reverse polarity? Many thanks Simon.

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому

      The ground was just clamped to the table top and I was using DC electrode positive polarity.

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys5429 9 місяців тому

    You should try welding quarter inch plate what a nightmare

  • @mistahferguson6240
    @mistahferguson6240 3 роки тому

    I think it was splattering because it wasn’t grounded. Awesome video. I learned aswell about the preheat

    • @captainKedger
      @captainKedger 3 роки тому +1

      I've been working on .090 aluminum for a week and having the same issue. It's not the ground connection. It's the temperature. Aluminum conducts electricity better than iron and melts at a lower temp so the thin wire spatters before you have penetration. Pre heating is the ticket.

    • @mistahferguson6240
      @mistahferguson6240 3 роки тому

      @@captainKedger would a heat gun or a torch be ideal

  • @michaelpukmel4776
    @michaelpukmel4776 4 роки тому

    Cool vid, thanks for showing your learning in progress!

  • @willhall7777
    @willhall7777 4 роки тому

    OTC makes the best aluminum mig welders by far. i used one for 3 years. Those welders have more settings and options than any Tig ive seen.

  • @omuerta7605
    @omuerta7605 Рік тому

    for MIG welding aluminum we use a bigger ID tip so the wire travels through it without birdnesting at the spools.. An use AC to break through the oxidization on the aluminum to lay a better bead.

  • @billarroo1
    @billarroo1 4 роки тому

    Some guys mentioned you could be on the wrong polarity !!, if you were flux core welding on electrode negative then you need to switch to electrode positive for gas welding or aluminum welding, push only for aluminum, 😆😆GREAT VIDEO Thanks William Orange county, ca.

  • @Kaegis
    @Kaegis Рік тому

    15L/min of argon is good for indoors. 20L/min outdoors always pushing towards gas pool. No horseshoes or stitching. Straight runs or slight back & forth. When outside, add some wind barriers to make gas more efficient. Tack spacing no greater than 35mm apart. That 51 class wire is higher tensile and not so good for structural flexion such as boats and trailers.

  • @Mroswaldo16
    @Mroswaldo16 4 роки тому +1

    Can u weld without gas? Im trying to avlid the gas tanks lol

    • @dominicksorrento108
      @dominicksorrento108 4 роки тому

      Yes, but It won't look pretty and youd only be able to do mild steel for the most part

    • @Mroswaldo16
      @Mroswaldo16 4 роки тому

      @@dominicksorrento108 aslong as its strong dont mind.

  • @zulkiflijamaludin8066
    @zulkiflijamaludin8066 4 роки тому

    @Justin Voss hi u use argon gas to weld aluminum right?to weld stainless steel use the same gas as well?

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому

      Yes, argon for aluminum. For stainless I think you can use a Argon Co2 mix

  • @جمالدحدوح-س4ن
    @جمالدحدوح-س4ن 3 роки тому

    hi did you try use welding aluminium by stick welding

  • @morbugs63
    @morbugs63 3 роки тому

    really good project, thanks

  • @usernameinvalid2675
    @usernameinvalid2675 2 роки тому

    5056 splatter a lot more that 4043 I use both depending on situation
    I clean with laquer thinner and stainless wire brush where I will weld before hand
    On old aluminum I pour some laquer thinner on area light it up let it burn then wire brush
    30 should be plenty for argon 40 sounds like a waste of money 💰 but that’s just me
    Your weld at 11:20 is good 👍

  • @anonamous3413
    @anonamous3413 4 роки тому

    Did you remove the oxidation from the aluminum before attempting to weld?

    • @JustVoss
      @JustVoss  4 роки тому

      I did right along the edge but should probably do it wider next time.

  • @IcarusX72
    @IcarusX72 4 роки тому

    On TIG it is preferred to go AC, is this the case with the MIG machine you have or are you DC?

  • @williamjames3304
    @williamjames3304 3 роки тому

    That was just fun. Thanks 😊

  • @isrealperez9069
    @isrealperez9069 2 місяці тому

    How do I get just only the MIG that I use for metal for aluminum I don't have gas and where I live at I cannot have gas I'm trying to patch up a wheel aluminum wheel