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• AC TIG Welding on Aluminum The aluminations series of technical articles provides answers to commonly asked questions about TIG welding aluminum.
• Applications Engineering Q & A. When trying to find the least expensive way to add a gas tungsten arc welder there may be some factors to consider.
• Burnback Wire Stubbing Porosity Q & A Problems when MIG welding aluminum often result from an inadequate or improperly adjusted wire feed system.
• For the last 20 years For TIG welding aluminum, the best results might come from an inverter-based AC/DC TIG machine that incorporates advanced Squarewave technology, such as the Dynasty™ DX.
• Microprocessor Q & A Most of us don't realize that many items we use every day have a microprocessor chip inside. This Q & A section answers the most common questions.
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Selecting the Right Wire Feeder for Your Welder

MIG

Farmers like Al Hoffmann wouldn't give up their MIG welders for anything. While an old Stick welding pro may disagree, learning to MIG weld is easier. With a little practice, even a first-time MIG user can achieve a good-looking weld.

The advantages of MIG welding are:

• Easiest welding process to learn.
• Welds light-gauge material or thick plates.
• Welds all common metals - carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• High welding speeds can be obtained - up to four times faster than Stick welding, reducing repair or construction time.
• Increased efficiency - 50 lbs. of MIG welding wire yields 49 lbs. of metal deposition, where 50 lbs. of Stick electrode rods yields approximately 30 lbs. of deposition.

Information courtesy of Miller Electric

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