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<blockquote data-quote="stuftmunky2k" data-source="post: 645882" data-attributes="member: 9716"><p>I run 2% thoriated tungsten (red) for 99.9% of what i tig weld. Everything from stainless, chromoly, inconel, hastealloy, titanium. On aluminum i always start with a point and let the tungsten morph itself into a tiny ball. Ditch the copper brush and get you a stainless brush that you only use on aluminum. Aluminum loves heat absolutly loves it. Crank your machine wide open and controll the puddle with the peddle till you get a good wet action. With aluminum it loves the rod so being able to fed the rod fast and consistant is a huge plus. Practicing on aluminum will make you a better tig welder on every other metal becuase it trains your hand how to feed the rod fast and consistant. If your welder is a little under power adding helium to the gas mixture will help with the lack of amps the welder is putting out. Keep practicing but my suggestion is stainless brush and follow the 3 rules of aluminum. Clean, clean, and clean.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stuftmunky2k, post: 645882, member: 9716"] I run 2% thoriated tungsten (red) for 99.9% of what i tig weld. Everything from stainless, chromoly, inconel, hastealloy, titanium. On aluminum i always start with a point and let the tungsten morph itself into a tiny ball. Ditch the copper brush and get you a stainless brush that you only use on aluminum. Aluminum loves heat absolutly loves it. Crank your machine wide open and controll the puddle with the peddle till you get a good wet action. With aluminum it loves the rod so being able to fed the rod fast and consistant is a huge plus. Practicing on aluminum will make you a better tig welder on every other metal becuase it trains your hand how to feed the rod fast and consistant. If your welder is a little under power adding helium to the gas mixture will help with the lack of amps the welder is putting out. Keep practicing but my suggestion is stainless brush and follow the 3 rules of aluminum. Clean, clean, and clean. [/QUOTE]
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