Can this rig be modified to weld aluminum?
744651
Yes. It has an optional spool gun with a 20 foot cable specifically for aluminum welding. Also, it comes set uo for gas.
744652
Yes it can. If you add a spool gun and Argon gas it will weld aluminum I've been told. I have never tried it tho.
2153335
The rig is based around standard 15mm rails, so yes - what you're proposing is possible. I have already combined this rig with another to make a monster Frankenrig. The joy of industry standards never gets old. ;)
648256
No, as it comes it is for steel. There is an optional spool gun that could be configured for aluminum, I think, but if I wanted to do aluminum I would get a different machine. Great box for steel, up to 1/4 inch.
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.
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.
1618653
Only by modifications ....you would have to cut the ends off of the frame for the length you desire and then weld the pieces back on to the rail. This is the only way we know of...hope this 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.
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.
130846
Anything is possible with a little grinding and welding. But I wouldn't recommend it.
638120
I am not familiar with the rods you are referring to. The stick welding aluminum rods do work but not very well. Tig welding will not work as this is a DC only tig welder.
202101
No. If you are a good carpenter you might be able to modify it but it would take some work.
1801974
You can weld the plate onto a metal cart. Please remove the wheel before welding.
173777
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
115471
Probably. It will have to be welded in anyway, so it's a matter of how much space you have for it to fit in.
1704214
They are held together with nuts and bolts. I doubt that you can weld aluminum.
454711
Yes you can, that's the first thing I did was use it as a plastic welder. I used it to repair a crack on my motorcycle fairing.
2284220
Yes. Cant weld anything over 14g properly. Sold mine and bought Miller Migmatic