I have a question regarding what dictates the width of a aluminum bead. I ve been trying jodys tig aluminum drill on 1/8" 3003 the best i can do is 3/8".
I know i can (weld) aluminum but i cant get the bead width that wide with out burn in through ill get some pics up tomorrow.but its a good shiny puddle ive tried pointed tungsten and balled havent tried flat tip yet. 4046 filler, 2% thoriated 3/32, gas lens plenty of coverage 10-15 cfh,amps about 150, freq about 12 0clock and i also tried various other settings, balance 30-60%,
this is a brand new piece of aluminum . Givfe me some pointers if you got em
thanx in advance