1st and 2nd alloy tig weld (ever!)

[Trev]

hi all

recieved my Portamig tig on friday.....got my arms ripped off by air products today for my full size bottle and set it all up when I got home

I dont usually rush ....but quickly cut 2 pices of 1mm strip and decieded to weld the outer corner and then a lap weld

the outer was my first weld ever with a tig and also 1st alloy weld
needed more heat,,,,quick adjustment....onto the lap

no cleaning had been carried out either...manky

to say I'm chuffed is a bit of an understatement with a few months on this baby I should have it down

starting and ending seem to be the hardest bit ....but Ive only had time to do 2 of each

cant wait till tomorrow night......

(thanks alot Steve (weldequip) top bit of kit)

Trev

 

[weldequip]

(thanks alot Steve (weldequip) top bit of kit)

You are welcome mate... looks like you should soon get into it.
Those test pieces look like they are placed on some high quality, free TIG gauntlets in Portamig Red?

weldequip

 

[malcolm]

I had the same idea with my enormous Miller. Switched it to AC and tried welding some 1mm aluminium window frame channel from the scrap bin (again without any of the normal prep). My only happy feeling was that AC still seemed to work on the Miller, and that there might have been possibilities with the weld with a bit of time. practice, cleaning, and if I'd used filler rod.

Well done with yours - looking ridiculously good for a first try with ally. I'll look forward to progress and will be asking for tips as well.

 

[Trev]

Cheers Malcolm

Im going to have another go tonight with a bit of prep and without all the set up

practice practice....

Trev

 

[weldequip]

I havn't heard from you Trev since you got it, I trust all is well?... certainly seems so looking at the results; really excellent for a very first attempt, are you experienced in gas welding?
Chuck us some pictures up of the machine aswell, like to see one of me kiddies in a workshop enviroment being put through it's paces
weldequip

 

[Trev]

All is well Steve thanks

Sorry for not dropping you a line but I had a Tug of war comp over the weekend (didnt go to plan ) so didnt get the chance to play....

couldnt wait last night so had a go
done alot of gas but mainly about 12 years ago ....not something you forget how to do though

Once I get all my toys back where they belong this weekend I'll post you a pic of my compact workshop (very compact)...does me though

love the machine and the 'gloves'

Trev

 

[snowcat]

think of the c word when your on tig work trev.................Clean,
Btw sheps the dressing agent for cleaning stainless welds is hydrofluric and nitric acid found a pot of it tonight when i locked up.