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- - By James Date 01-21-2003 01:44
Hi I'm looking for some tips on welding armour aluminum? I need to do some fillet welds on a armoured car personal carrier. I'm using some stick aluminum rod but can't seem to get penetration in the base metal. Looking for suggestions. Thanks in advance
Parent - By DGXL (***) Date 01-21-2003 05:08
GMAW was used extensively when we built parts for the M1-A1. Tell your boss to get you a real welder. Unless your making those for Iraq.

All kidding aside, GMAW in (various transfer modes) is the way to go.

By the way, while in Saudi during the war, I had a chance to see first hand what happens when an armour piercing round hits a tank, amoured vehicle, etc. It's not a pretty sight. I was surprised how well the aluminum holds up to this kind of treatment despite the damage.

Anyway, get a GMAW for your weldments.
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