The secrets of welding Aluminum!

In this very special video I will be showing you the reasons why TIG welding Aluminum (Aluminium) can be sooo tricky. We talk about the material itself, why we need AC, balance control settings, and how to ball your tungsten electrode and much much more! Cool beans!

Quick reference jump points in the video.
00:35 Aluminum's ability to transfer heat and amperage setting
01:47 Aluminum oxide and welding issues
03:38 Why can't we use DC- and DC+ to weld Aluminum
07:06 Why we need to use the AC setting to weld Aluminum
07:42 What frequency is about
08:34 What electrode do you use for Aluminum and why
11:00 AC balance control and why we use it
19:02 Pulse frequency setting
12:53 How to ball your tungsten

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Here is a link to a quick reference chart for a good starting point to set your TIG welder to depending on your material and thickness.

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[johnmacmillan]

Thanks! Your demonstrations with different polarity were just what I have been looking for

[Leroys_Stuff]

Clean clean clean good setup and remember if you fail gallium makes it go away for the most part.

[CatherineSews]

Thanks for sharing your skills. My son got a job that he really likes, thanks to you!

[andrewho]

You're informative,
hilarious and deserve more subscribers!

[tobiasmartin]

Can't wait for the next Pin-Machine Video.

[TheDivergentDrummer]

Seriously, I only clicked this for the Aluminati and it's logo. Noice!

[joemarchant]

Any chance you could include a small segment on Oxy-Acetylene welding Aluminium too? I've been dabbling but it's blooming tricky to get consistent. Thanks for the splendid content.

[lisalovelylpa]

Amazing video and complex lol is there anything with the oxyacetylene torch that can be done to weld and / or braise Aluminum ?

Oops o see now you answered that already.