How To Tack Aluminum for TIG Welding (GTAW)

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[@richardgreen7811]

What I find amazing, is that I can listen to 4 different people speak on the same subject, but when You cover the same information, your speaking points come through in a manner that lets me relate immediately. Through You ... my son and I have learned to tig-weld aluminum with confidence. Thank You ...

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you and im glad to hear it!

[@niwachien]

You're a great teacher, thanks.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks! No problem bud

[@luisvega1294]

Beautiful sir! Thank you for you professional tutorial one day i hope to weld half as good! My old eyes make it difficult but i surprise myself sometimes!

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks buddy!

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

Nice arc shots and great technique as always. Makin' it look easy.

[@austinsmith2756]

look forward to watching more videos man. I loved your explanations on why you use different settings. The only thing that would have made this a 10/10 video is to show penetration on the underside of the weld. I'm sure there was b/c it sounds like you tweak your machine and understand it well.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

How bout a vid on filling small dia deep holes with TIG? Not much on YT about it. Thx!

[@shmengheorghe]

Another great and useful video, can you do a video whit some thin 1.6mm aluminium welding? Thanks, top job💪💪💪

[@tedclark8215]

Thanks for another quality video. I have a question about welding square aluminum tubing, 1/8" wall. I am building a ladder rack for a trailer and I have always struggled to find a good setup for fillet welds. I am using an HTP 221 w/ 3/32 2% laminated tungsten, I am unsure about what frequency to use and haven't found a great cup size, any suggestions? The aluminum is 6061 that I clean with acetone and red scotchbrite pad and I have not beveled the corners. Thanks I look forward to your next video.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks man! Sounds like a great setup! I would just set the hz at 120 and leave it also dont use red scotch brite! Itll contaminate the weld. Use a stainless steel wire brush. They have some that are the size of a tooth brush that are perfect! I would say either a standard number 5 or gas lens 7. Those are my 2 go to cups. Set your gas flow around 15 cfh and balance around 65-70% and you should be set!

[@michaelcostello6991]

Do you use hot start and ramp functions with Tig aluminium. Do you uses these functions when tacking. Did you use 2T or 4T. Thanks for a really helpful video.

[@5thStreetFab]

Nope i just use regular 2t no hot start

[@michaelcostello6991]

@@5thStreetFab Thank you for prompt reply. Will try this out later. Mike

[@richardporter3080]

You are a awsome worker

[@timothyprochilo4840]

As usual, like a machine. Thanks for the insight Max.😎

[@5thStreetFab]

Anytime bud and thank you!

[@Machine_NZ]

Thats beautiful welding man. Thanks for another great tip. Regards Kevin(MachineNZ)

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks I appreciate it bud!

[@danielmoore9997]

Awesome work mate! 🔥🤙🏼

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks bud😉

[@appalachianchopshop1420]

Great video esp on the 5052. On the htp tig 221 do you like it better than the dynasty? Been looking at both. The dynasty seems to have a slight bit more adjustments but I'm not sure it 1600.00 better. I haven't really heard anything bad on either. Seems like htp will get parts out quicker and walk you through the repair versus miller. My local miller dealer said they do not repair any tig or plasma machines they take them to other shops for repair. Turn around was 6 to 8 weeks on a warranty repair...not good

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks! I run the dynasty at work and 221 at home. I like the htp better but they weld almost identical. And they are great to work with

[@confusionisbad]

Do you have any tips to help with the width of the etch zone? I have tried to adjust Frequency and Balance, but neither seem to change the width. I have also tried adjusting gas flow, #5 cup with non gas setup.

[@5thStreetFab]

Its usually just a combination of gas flow and balance. Turn your gas way down to where it starts getting dirty and then slowly turn it up maybe 1 or 2 cfh at a time until its clean enough to weld with and it should be as good as you can get

[@Jaygoesin]

You are awesome at welding and teaching brother! Quick question, any recommendations on an affordable welding helmets? I have a snap on helmet that isn’t the best and I feel it’s affecting my viewing of the weld puddle and etc.

[@5thStreetFab]

Jackson hsl 100! Its 34 bucks on amazon fixed shade. But man its.my favorite! Best head gear and awesome view window

[@Jaygoesin]

5th Street Fab you are the man!

[@Jaygoesin]

Okay I got the lens, it’s much clearer than the $200 mask I had. Do you have any tips with seeing or setting up your starting point with the weld when using this helmet? It’s very hard to see anything until the welding starts. So In situations like tacking or continuing a weld

[@05Z400rdr]

Love your vids man!!

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks dude I really appreciate it

[@SuperBossman9]

Nice hat!

[@tomwagemans1872]

Nice explanation. Which tungsten do you use for aluminium?

[@smokerise]

I've used both in a pinch...green/red/2%/ whatever

[@5thStreetFab]

Usually 2% lanthated or ceriated

[@tomwagemans1872]

@@5thStreetFab I'm just learning to weld aluminum and to use a food pedal. A new challenge but your tips really help! Thanks!

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Great Vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@agungbrewok2369]

Good🔊🔊

[@trailerpark187]

Not allowed to use 4043.

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice theres a few things we're allowed to bit i prefer 4943 if im using 4000 series

[@trailerpark187]

@@5thStreetFab just 5356 on 5083 material.

[@trailerpark187]

Does the htp 211 have en and ep separate settings?

[@5thStreetFab]

@@trailerpark187 nice ive never welded 5083 but i do like 5086! Ya it does. Its similar to the dynasty but instead of amps its percentage of overall amps. Its fun to play with

[@trailerpark187]

@@5thStreetFab I couldn't afford an invertig. So I bought an everlast 210 ext. Doesn't have those separate settings but does have wave settings. Not bad for $1500