
Aluminum Welding Basics
Learn aluminum welding fundamentals — cleaning, prep, base metal behavior, filler setup and heat control. Get the basics for consistent MIG and TIG results.
Build confidence with aluminum welding guidance for MIG, TIG and filler metal selection. This hub covers aluminum prep, wire feeding, heat control, cleaning, troubleshooting and process choices for shop, repair and fabrication work. Use it to compare aluminum versus steel, understand common weld defects and find practical tips for improving weld quality on thin, thick or high-appearance aluminum projects.