Welding Capabilities... Can anyone advise ?
Question:Hello...
I have a Lincold Model AC/DC Arc Welder with the following settings available on it. DC+, DC-, & AC. Current settings as follows: AC 40,60,75,90,105,120,135,150,17... & 225. DC: 30,45,55,65,75,85,90,95,105,11...
Although I have welded Re-Bar & T-Posts, I haven't been able to weld together Coffee Cans nor Barrels without blasting a hole instantaneously upon striking.
Does anyone know if it's at all possible; and if it is, what settings and what number electrodes and size should I be using ?
Also, can I weld aluminum if I use aluminum electrodes, and again, what AC/DC and Current Settings should I use ?
Thank You !
Ed VA
Answers:
It is almost impossible to weld thin gauge metal with a stick welder. A wire welder works a lot better but it would still be very hard to weld a coffee can. Set your welder on 90 for around 3/16th thick material and give it a try. You may have to go up or down. Sometimes you just have to experiment to find what works best for you. They used to make a rod that would weld aluminum but not sure if they still do. It works best on thicker material. Look in the yellow pages in you area for welding supply stores. They can give you a lot more information. 6011 welding rod is a good rod to practice with. Get some that is 1/8" and 3/16th and that will weld most of what you will be welding. Good luck
With this kind of set up No,You need a GTAW machine with low volt capability.Gas Tungstun Arc Welding.This is the only way I know other than torch silver -solder.
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