Steel & Aluminium

[Damaged]

Hi all,

I have the gear (Portamig and Kemppi) and ability to mig both steel and aluminium but FA knowledge!

Is there any way you can weld the two together?

If so what wire do I use?

Cheers,

Mick.

 

[JayRS4]

No, but yes, have a search, theres something that IIRC is called friction stir welding, that can do it, or you can do it by welding many layers of different metals, but i can`t remember what they all are.

So No, basically, but thank god for rivets

 

[wyn]

There was a post somewhere that explained a 4 or 5 step process with different filler wires or rods, i think, some of it might have involved brazing..


here it is

 

[Hitch]

Not a process for the diy welder thats for sure.
theres plenty of excellent adhesives or mechanical fasteners.

Whats the job in hand? We will no doubt be able reccomend something.

 

[Damaged]

Didn't think so,

Thanks for the replys gents, will bond them together.

Mick.