will this product work on aluminum? I don't trust my welds
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I don't for sure, but I would almost guarantee it would. It was hard to get off some chrome that had gotten some acid (cleaner) on it. Make sure surface is clean and oil free. My tank even had some exposed bondo and it is still holding without leaks after 6 mos. Ron
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.
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
1405116
Do you want to know if you can weld an aluminum spool with this welder, if you are really good with a welder maybe, but this is not even close to what I would use on aluminum? Aluminum is a real pain and TIG is the only way to go if you want it to hold. For what it is it is not bad and not needing to haul a tank around makes it handy but this welder is not meant for any sort of serious welding. You can get a stick welder for light aluminum jobs for around the same money and if you are new to welding get extra aluminum sticks and practice on scrap first.
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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.
441501
Try it on a small hidden area of the aluminum. This is such a terrific product, I would say, you have a chance for success!
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.
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.
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I wouldn't use this product on aluminum at all... I did it and spots/blotches occurred!!!
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I don't see why not, it works great with aluminum, all shapes, sizes and thickness.
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.
1393676
Yes it will, it works very well, the aluminum will be very raw looking not shinny,it kind of etches the aluminum. If your doing a boat keep it off your trailer,it will discolor it. A chemist told me that you'd be better off purchasing a gallon of aluminum pot cleaner at an restaurant supply store
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Stainless no prob just get the proper spool of wire but aluminum is more tricky you have to have a shielding gas to make a good weld to do this you just have to get an compatible attachment and bottle of gas. With out it the weld wont stick and just make a mess.
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.
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It is for soldering electrical wire. I do not think it would work for metal or aluminum.
2122676
Depending on the size of the materials you are trying to solder. It will solder aluminum wire with the right flux and solder. I would expect the same is true for metal
85302
Not for Aluminum, I use mine for steal stick welding and I love it . works as good as my red buzz box and its smaller than my lunch box