thought i would give it a try got some wire and a botlle of argon from machine mart (vat free on sunday)

first attempt




and then played with the wire speed and power which gave this





what do you think

Davie

not bad. not the prettiest of welds i'm sure you'll agree, but looks like a bit more practice and it could be pretty good

Looks pretty good for mig and a first attempt. Is it the same technique as mild steel?

I don't think you'd trust yourself to weld the wings on a 747 just yet!


Steve

i had to move a lot faster when welding the ally than welding steel. my son sleeps above the garage so had to give up for the night so with a bit more practice and a few more tweeks of wire speed and power setting hopefully it will get better. hope to cut and shut my zetec sump.

Davie

Up the power and wire speed it needs to be higher then steel
Jacko

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Originally posted by jacko
Up the power and wire speed it needs to be higher then steel
Jacko

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Ooooh- that looks quite tidy actually. Might give it a go for tack welding my airbox together!!

it looks better up close than the pic shows and for less than £20 worth a try


Davie