How to attach Weld Aluminum with a Torch

Metals can be welded with a normal 220-volt welder, but some thin metals such as aluminum are simply welded with a torch. Welding aluminum done through bronze welding with a torch tip.

Revolve on your oxygen and gas (acetylene or propane) tanks. Supply the oxygen knob on the torch grip a quarter spin. Supply the gas knob on the torch handle a full turn.

Sock the flame with a flint striker.

Adjust the knobs on the torch grip until the flame tip has a single small blue triangle formed at the torch tip.

Start on heating the aluminum pieces you will be welding for a few seconds.

Set the bronzing filler rod over the joint are going to weld. Circularly revolve the torch flame around a centimeter over the pieces of aluminum and with the bronzing stuffing rod between the aluminum pieces and the torch tip. Consent to the bronze filler to pool on the seam you are welding and slowly move along the seam to weld the pieces together.

How to Inspect Welding Equipment to make sure protection

Inspect your welder visually for any noticeable damage. Heavy rusted areas or huge dents may indicate an offensively maintained welding unit that requires close inspection before use. Maintain your welder according to your owner's manual to prevent needless repairs.

• Check the electrical power supply string for damage, such as nicks or frays. Examine the two cords coming from the welder to the land clamp and the electrode clamp.
• Replace all damaged cords before beginning a welding job to prevent electrical shock from uncovered wires.
• Observe electrode holders and ground clamps for loose wire connections, defective jaws or bad insulation.
• Ensure that the work wire makes a good electrical connection with the stand metal and that all clamps and connections are in good condition.
• Unplug welding equipments from the electrical outlet and replace all imperfect components before you begin your welding project.

Tig Welding Corner Joint

A corner joint consists of welding one piece of metal at a right angle to the edge of a second piece, thereby forming a corner. On light material up the 1/8” in thickness, no filler rod is required for a corner joint. With heavier metal the use of a filler rod is advisable. If the metal exceeds 1/4”, one of the two pieces of the joint should be beveled as in a single-V joint.

Welding Hose Overview

• All units in the machine should be equipped with back-flow prevention and flash back arrestors.
  


• Welding Hose should be check before you use.


• Oxygen and acetylene hose shall be fastened together with approved clamps at
  period of three to four feet along the hose.


• Take Care of hose from being damaged.


• Welding Hose shall be fastened to the regulators and torches by approved fittings only. It is important that all connections be kept tight.


• Use Welding hose and connections made especially for gas welding and cutting.
  
  
  
  • Red colored welding hose can be used for acetylene or other fuel gas
  
  
  • Green colored hose for oxygen.


• Care shall be taken that the hose does not become kinked or tangled. Place the hose
  so that it will not be trampled on, run over or present a tripping hazard.


• Examine welding hoses for defects before use. Defective hose shall not be used.