Need help setting GMAW-P parameters on aluminium

By Steyrtac Date 01-29-2019 17:30 Edited 01-30-2019 17:48

Hello there!

I need you input for setting my pulse parameters:

The power source: Miller extreme 360 MAP Auto-Line
The wire feeder: Miller XR-Alumafeed

The base metal: 6061-T6
Filler metal: ER5356

I have to weld 1/2" rods to a HSS of 1/4" wall, since the rods are 1/2" from the cold start to the first stop, you'll guess that the road is short!

It's a TIG job I have to do with MIG, my only hope is to find a pulsed receipe and exploiting the full potential of my machine and wirefeeder...

So far i'm still far away from my objective.

If anybody can help me it would be great!

Best regards,

By 803056

Date 01-29-2019 20:28

Need the right tools for the right job.

Pulsing; not my first choice for aluminum.

Al

By Steyrtac Date 01-30-2019 13:35

Thank you for your input!

It must bet a way to use these options to acheive good results, as they are so many adjustments available on these setups.

By Jarhead1 (**)

Date 02-06-2019 14:43

Were using a Miller 350P with a XR-Aluma-Pro Push Pull Gun (GMAW) Although we do much thicker materials.
I have seen spool guns used for thinner gage aluminum as well.

Some info.
http://www.alcotec.com/us/en/education/knowledge/qa/What-filler-alloy-to-use-welding-6061-T6-base-material.cfm

Good Luck

By Steyrtac Date 02-08-2019 16:05

Thank you very much for your reply! The link you provided me is a great read!
Regards,
Eric