How to Pick the Right TIG Welding Aluminum Gas
Getting your tig welding aluminum gas dialed in is honestly one of the first things that'll make or break your weld, especially if you're tired of seeing that ugly black soot or dealing with an unstable arc. If you've spent any time at the bench with a piece of 6061, you already know that aluminum is a bit of a diva compared to mild steel. It's picky about heat, it's obsessed with cleanliness, and it's incredibly sensitive to the atmosphere around it. That's where your shielding gas comes into play. It's not just there to keep the air away; it actually changes how the puddle behaves and how much "cleaning" action you get from your AC balance. ...