Welding stainless and aluminum, how difficult is it?

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Jan 7, 2007 | 08:11 PM

hondakevin21

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Welding stainless and aluminum, how difficult is it?

I can MIG and TIG mild steel and stuff, but i've never tried aluminum and stainless, is it extremely difficult?

Jan 7, 2007 | 08:59 PM

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Re: Welding stainless and aluminum, how difficult is it? (hondakevin21)

No.

Jan 8, 2007 | 09:29 AM

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Re: Welding stainless and aluminum, how difficult is it? (k24em2)

Stainless is very controlled I think...very similar to mild if not easier. Aluminum just takes more care due to its high heat conductivity and lower melting point. You gotta just give it a try and form your opinion.

Jan 8, 2007 | 01:11 PM

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I actually felt that aluminum was easier than mild, but most say otherwise

stainless is just like mild but needs 1/3 the heat and shows symptoms of too much heat more readily