Thread: Welding Aluminum MIG or TIG?
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Re: Welding Aluminum MIG or TIG?
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Originally Posted by Arkorobotics View Post
Our team is thinking about welding aluminum. Our problem is we can't TIG weld because we don't have the machine nor the experience. Now we have a Aluminum MIG welder, but the aluminum tends to warp due to the heat. How do we MIG weld accurately with minimal warping?
TIG, for sure. Look around in your area for a welding supply company and see if they offer classes. Maine Oxy in New England has some good classes.

This is truly an art, but not a black art. The key is knowing how when to stop before getting into serious trouble (melting the ends of your stock) and how to fix mistakes.

Then...
Practice.
Practice.
Practice...