hi,
this is my first time attempting to weld aluminum. i've welded steel successfully with flux-core and gas, and now i've decided to try aluminum.
i'm running pure argon, with a flowmeter, and i've tried all different power settings, and both 4043 wire and 5356 wire with no luck. the wire will melt, but i just don't get any penetration, the weld will just break off easily.
other info:
i'm using a lincoln electric weldpack100 120v
i've tried different kinds of aluminum, mainly cast
i'm using 100% argon
thanks for any advice/help
this is my first time attempting to weld aluminum. i've welded steel successfully with flux-core and gas, and now i've decided to try aluminum.
i'm running pure argon, with a flowmeter, and i've tried all different power settings, and both 4043 wire and 5356 wire with no luck. the wire will melt, but i just don't get any penetration, the weld will just break off easily.
other info:
i'm using a lincoln electric weldpack100 120v
i've tried different kinds of aluminum, mainly cast
i'm using 100% argon
thanks for any advice/help