welding aluminum

Plaz · March 28, 2009, 08:55 PM

I do not know where to put this thread.

I want to weld 1/4 inch 6061-T6 round bar. I do not have professional welding equipment and I was wondering if I could use a propane torch?

If I can use the propane torch what kind of welding rod can I use and how would I use it regarding temperature requirements and how to achieve the right temperature?

Huskerguy · March 28, 2009, 08:58 PM

There are only a few good ways to weld aluminum. The best is with a TIG welder which stands for tungsten inert gas. The other is a MIG welder set up with aluminum wire. TIG is by far the best. Is there a technical or community college in your area with a welding program? They might weld it for you for a small price just for the experience.

**Mal H** · March 28, 2009, 09:36 PM

Welding questions are way outside the scope of the TFL mission. It would be best to ask the question on a dedicated welding forum such as http://weldingweb.com/

Closed.

March 28, 2009, 08:55 PM	#1
Plaz Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2007 Posts: 131	welding aluminum I do not know where to put this thread. I want to weld 1/4 inch 6061-T6 round bar. I do not have professional welding equipment and I was wondering if I could use a propane torch? If I can use the propane torch what kind of welding rod can I use and how would I use it regarding temperature requirements and how to achieve the right temperature?

March 28, 2009, 08:58 PM	#2
Huskerguy Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 348	welding aluminum There are only a few good ways to weld aluminum. The best is with a TIG welder which stands for tungsten inert gas. The other is a MIG welder set up with aluminum wire. TIG is by far the best. Is there a technical or community college in your area with a welding program? They might weld it for you for a small price just for the experience.

March 28, 2009, 09:36 PM	#3
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Welding questions are way outside the scope of the TFL mission. It would be best to ask the question on a dedicated welding forum such as http://weldingweb.com/ Closed.