Tig Rod Size for Aluminum Sheet
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Tig Rod Size for Aluminum Sheet
I'm wanting to make a sheet metal intake plenum, think it will be a fun project to practice on. I'm looking at using .1" (2.5mm) T6 sheet, but I don't know if I should use 3/32 rod or 1/8
Literally all the info I need I found on Miller's website except for this. After a good search elsewhere I remembered my Honda brethren could probably help, thanks for any advice
Literally all the info I need I found on Miller's website except for this. After a good search elsewhere I remembered my Honda brethren could probably help, thanks for any advice
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Re: Tig Rod Size for Aluminum Sheet
1/16" or 3/32" filler. Depends on joint. Also, it is on their website...
Miller - TIG Welding Calculator
Miller - TIG Welding Calculator
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Re: Tig Rod Size for Aluminum Sheet
Thanks! I actually saw the tig calculator link on a page and clicked it, but it took me to a different page...weird
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Re: Tig Rod Size for Aluminum Sheet
I used 0.100" 6061 aluminum for the meth tank I built for my car and 3/32" 4043 rod worked beautifully. 1/16" probably would have also worked fine, but you would have to cram it in faster. I think ⅛" would probably be way to big, although I haven't tried it.
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Re: Tig Rod Size for Aluminum Sheet
Aluthman, I think I actually saw that going back over 98vtec's thread after I posted this, those were some great welds. I ended up buying 4943 in 3/32", apparently 4943 welds even better than 4043
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Re: Tig Rod Size for Aluminum Sheet
I have found that aluminum is a lot more forgiving for the filler rod size than steel is regarding puddle feel.
That said, I would go with 3/32. The amount of heat you're going to want to put into a .1" wall plate will probably give you issues with melting the filler rod in front of the puddle with 1/16"
That said, I would go with 3/32. The amount of heat you're going to want to put into a .1" wall plate will probably give you issues with melting the filler rod in front of the puddle with 1/16"
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