weld pictures, how am I doing so far?

weld pictures, how am I doing so far?

01-25-2004, 09:42 PM

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weld pictures, how am I doing so far?

I got out the digital camera today and took pictures of some of my recent welds. These are all done on 6061 aluminum, 1/8 x 1.5 tubing and/or 1/8 x 2 flat bar. Filler rod was 3/32 5356. Tungsten was 3/32 pure. Machine is a Miller Syncrowave180SD. Amperage 120-150, AC, balance control set to about 6. Used a gas lens with a #7 cup. Argon flow about 17cfh.

Please let me know what you think of the welds as well as any advice you may have. TIA

Cheers,
Sean

This joint was done vertically, just as it appears in the pic. Shouldn't have had so much coffee before this one

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