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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
welding the deck frame
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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 387254" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>Rule of thumb is 1 amp for every .001" of material thickness. Use 100% argon at 20 CFH (more flow if you're outdoors), and use ER5356 aluminum wire, as 4043 will corrode.</p><p></p><p>Immediately before welding, thoroughly clean your weld area with a stainless steel wire brush. Do not use carbon steel, it will contaminate the weld.</p><p></p><p>As mentioned, a welder with a spool gun is the best tool for welding aluminum.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 387254, member: 6937"] Rule of thumb is 1 amp for every .001" of material thickness. Use 100% argon at 20 CFH (more flow if you're outdoors), and use ER5356 aluminum wire, as 4043 will corrode. Immediately before welding, thoroughly clean your weld area with a stainless steel wire brush. Do not use carbon steel, it will contaminate the weld. As mentioned, a welder with a spool gun is the best tool for welding aluminum. [/QUOTE]
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