Aluminium welding repairs. Which welder?

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Mark Leedham

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• May 16, 2021

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I'm considering buying a welder to repair my aluminium panels and seatbox.
Has anyone any recommendations on a welder they use?
Any information would be appreciated
Thanks

 

flat

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• May 16, 2021

• #2

TIG

 

marjon

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• May 16, 2021

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AC/DC TIG + gas
And loads of practice + practice good luck

Did I Mention practice.

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Gord Wedman

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• May 16, 2021

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Very tricky to weld aluminum, especially thin panels, as it does not change color when it reaches its melting point. Lots of YouTube videos on the subject.

 

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neilp1

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• May 17, 2021

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I bought an r-tech ac/dc tig set. Great bit of kit but not cheap at £1500
Them on YouTube make it look easy.

As said aluminium needs lots of practice and needs to be spotlessly clean

 

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• May 17, 2021

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I welded an aluminium heat shield off a Caterham with that Lumiweld stuff from Frost, like brazing really but did the job