What You Need To Know About Cleaning and Preparing Aluminum Filler and Base Metals Before Welding
Dirty aluminum sets you off on the wrong foot before you ever strike an arc. Take these cleaning/prep steps for optimal aluminum welding.
Aluminum Welding Basics
Learn the fundamentals that make aluminum welding more consistent. This cluster covers cleaning and preparation, base metal behavior, filler setup, heat control and the differences between aluminum and steel. Use these resources to understand why aluminum requires a different approach, how to avoid common defects and how to choose the right process before starting a MIG or TIG aluminum weld.