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Post by rockynv on Aug 26, 2015 0:34:45 GMT -5
On the welder some jurisdictions require certifications and such along with liability bonds/insurances if you are welding commercially especially structural parts on motor vehicles. So you may want to vet that out before investing too deeply.
I welded in a shop however anything that was structural or especially client facing had to be inspected or supervised by a licensed certified welder or a credentialed structural engineer.
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Post by scooter on Aug 27, 2015 0:40:27 GMT -5
On the welder some jurisdictions require certifications and such along with liability bonds/insurances if you are welding commercially especially structural parts on motor vehicles. So you may want to vet that out before investing too deeply. I welded in a shop however anything that was structural or especially client facing had to be inspected or supervised by a licensed certified welder or a credentialed structural engineer. Good points. |
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Post by rockynv on Aug 31, 2015 21:01:15 GMT -5
Competing with Alumaloy is the original (or so they claim) Durafix, AlumiWeld and then the Bernzomatic AL3 Aluminum Brazing and Welding Rods. They all appear to be the same stuff so price and availability would be the deciding factor to me. Note that they are not cheap at $2 to $3 each for very short rods. Harbor Freight has the AlumiWeld in packs of 8 for about $16 Harbor Freight AlumiWeld |
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Post by scooter on Oct 21, 2015 14:50:02 GMT -5
I decided to try using my 170 amp mig welder. I added an argon tank and regulator, and a spool of 4xxx series aluminum wire. It was rough and it ain't the prettiest weld, but I think it will hold, and it put very little heat into the case. I have short leads and got away with using the stock feed rollers, which is great because this unit does not have a hook up for a spool gun.  |
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