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Re: MIG Welding Of Aluminum

To: Spridget <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: MIG Welding Of Aluminum
Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:21:23 -0700
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Larry,

Yes you can use a MIG to weld  Al but try argon rather than helium.   
You will need the proper gas regulators etc.

Bob Kitterer
1960 Bugeye (Mark IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mark III (mostly in boxes)
2000 Miata Special Edition

On Jul 15, 2005, at 1:23 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:

Has anyone welded aluminum with a MIG?

I have all the parts to convert my MIG to weld aluminum but have ever  
tried it. I even have a full tank of helium for that purpose.





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