I've got my flame suit on, so please critique these TIG beads

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I have been putting alot of time in latley on the Dynasty and would like the opinions of the forum bunch...

Settings

Dynasty 300DX
150 amps
115 Freq
71 Balance
14-15 argon flow
Post flow 14
3/32 Ceriated
#8 cup
3/32 4043 Rod
6061 1/8 wall extruded
No pulse, just pedal

[myistar]

you won't get flamed by me, looks like a good job.

What's the thickness of that Aluminum?

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The tubing is 1/8th wall 6061 and the solid parts are 1 1/2 inch thick.

I preheat those before welding.

My main concern is the "dimes" I think they are spread too far apart...

I also need to work on consistency for esthetics

[myistar]

The tubing is 1/8th wall 6061 and the solid parts are 1 1/2 inch thick.

I preheat those before welding.

My main concern is the "dimes" I think they are spread too far apart...

I also need to work on consistency for esthetics

yeahh, the "dimes" are a little far, closer would look better. but they still are nice. I wish i had adjustable frequency on my Sync200, but I'm stuck with 60Hz I'm sure that makes a good difference in welding Aluminum.

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Your puddles need to be spaced closer, like you think.

Also, I think you're a little heavy on the filler. Makes the weld look a little cold, although your amperage is in the ball park for .125. Thin to thick is always a challenge for aluminum.

Other than that, not bad.

[mitchell beri]

Being that I'm still new to this, I'll say WOW!