Best Welder for Aluminum (MIG/TIG)

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Miller Millermatic 211 #907614 - 6 Free items with purchase Millermatic 211 Auto-Set Mig Welder
Millermatic 211 Auto-Set Mig Welder
$1,935.00
Millermatic 211 with cart 951603 for Sale Online Millermatic 211 Auto-Set/Small Cart 110/220 Volt Mig Welder
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$2,205.00
Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC 907757 w/ Free Spool Gun & 4 Gifts Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC
Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC
$4,199.00
Miller Multimatic 215 MIG/Stick/TIG Welder #907693 With Free Spool Gun Included Miller Multimatic 215 Welder
Miller Multimatic 215 Welder
$2,115.00
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ESAB RUFFIAN ES 150G EDW #0707070150 ESAB Ruffian ES 150G Engine-Driven Welder
ESAB Ruffian ES 150G Engine-Driven Welder
$2,499.00
$2,799.99
ESAB Rogue EM 140 MIG Welder 0700301081 for sale
ESAB Rogue EM 140 MIG Welder
$729.99
$893.36
ESAB ROGUE EM190 PRO MIG Welder 0700301083 for sale
ESAB ROGUE EM190 PRO MIG Welder
$949.99
$1,144.00
Miller Millermatic® 142 MIG Welding Machine #907838
Millermatic® 142 MIG Welder
Starting at $1,055.00
Miller Bobcat™ 265 (Kohler), With Remote Start/Stop #907826 Miller Bobcat™ 265 w/ Remote Start/Stop
Miller Bobcat™ 265 w/ Remote Start/Stop
$7,415.00
Bobcat™ 265 ArcReach® w/ Remote Start/Stop #907826001 Bobcat™ 265 ArcReach® w/ Remote Start/Stop
Bobcat™ 265 ArcReach® w/ Remote Start/Stop
$7,615.00
Miller Bobcat™ 265 Battery Charge with Remote Start/Stop #907826002 Miller Bobcat™ 265 Battery Charge with Remote Start/Stop
Miller Bobcat™ 265 Battery Charge with Remote Start/Stop
$7,715.00
Miller Bobcat™ 265 Electric Fuel Pump w/ Remote Start/Stop #907826003 Miller Bobcat™ 265 Electric Fuel Pump w/ Remote Start/Stop
Miller Bobcat™ 265 Electric Fuel Pump w/ Remote Start/Stop
$7,615.00
Lincoln Electric Sprinter™ 180Si #K5453-1
Lincoln Sprinter™ 180Si Stick Welder
$849.00
$984.25
Lincoln Electric Sprinter™ 180Si TIG One-Pak® #K5584-1
Lincoln Sprinter™ 180Si TIG One-Pak®
$1,199.00
$1,290.87
Lincoln Electric Sprinter™ 180Si Case and TIG One-Pak® #K5585-1
Lincoln Sprinter™ 180Si Case and TIG One-Pak®
$1,299.00
$1,398.55
Lincoln Electric Sprinter™ 180Si Case One-Pak® #K5600-1
Lincoln Sprinter 180Si Case TIG/Stick One-Pak
$949.00
$1,022.32
907831 Miller Trailblazer 330 Front Lit Splash Screen Miller Trailblazer 330 (Kohler)
Miller Trailblazer 330 (Kohler)
$9,035.00
907831001 Miller Trailblazer 330 Excel Power Lit Splash Screen Miller Trailblazer 330 w/ Excel Power
Miller Trailblazer 330 w/ Excel Power
$9,339.00
907832002 Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI Excel Power WIC with Remote Trailblazer 330 EFI w/ Excel, WIC Remote
Trailblazer 330 EFI w/ Excel, WIC Remote
$11,115.00
907832003 Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI Excel Power Battery Charging with Cables Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI, Battery Charger w/ Excel Power
Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI, Battery Charger w/ Excel Power
$10,405.00
907832004 Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI Excel Power Battery Charging WIC with Remote Trailblazer 330 EFI, Battery Charger, Excel, WIC
Trailblazer 330 EFI, Battery Charger, Excel, WIC
$11,419.00
907832005 Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI Excel Power PR Front Lit Splash Screen Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI, Excel, Pol. Rev.
Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI, Excel, Pol. Rev.
$11,115.00
907832006 Miller Trailblazer 330 EFI Excel Power PR WIC with Remote Trailblazer 330 EFI, Excel, Pol. Rev., WIC
Trailblazer 330 EFI, Excel, Pol. Rev., WIC
$12,129.00
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Best Welder For Aluminum

In its pure form, aluminum is a relatively soft metal with good ductility and high resistance to corrosion. Alloys are typically added to give it more structural rigidity, so most aluminum welding is done on aluminum alloys. Even with the added strength alloys give aluminum, the high thermal conductivity and a low melting point of aluminum alloys make it prone to distortion and burn-through during welding. Although aluminum can be joined by brazing and soldering, these have very limited applications. For welding aluminum, the most commonly used machines are MIG and TIG welders.

What type of welding machine do you need to weld aluminum?

Your best options boil down to MIG or TIG welders. Here’s a quick look at each:

TIG Welders for Aluminum

TIG welding is the preferred process for working with aluminum—especially thin aluminum. The high thermal conductivity and a low melting point of aluminum can lead to warping and burn-through if heat input isn’t carefully controlled. TIG welding aluminum is ideally suited for this. The welds they produce are not only strong, they also look great. It takes practice to get the consistent “stacked dimes” look on your welds, but with the right waveform setting, the right consumables, and good control of heat input it can be done. Having the right equipment is the first step, and Welders Supply can help with that.

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Benefits of TIG welders for aluminum

  •         Strong, durable welds
  •         Provide optimal control of heat input
  •         Best looking weld beads of any welding process

 

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TIG Welding Aluminum (Best Welder for sale)

MIG welders for aluminum

There are many machines capable of MIG welding aluminum, and most also weld mild and stainless steel. However, welding aluminum with a MIG welder is trickier than welding steel because it requires more heat, and aluminum (especially thin gauge aluminum) is particularly susceptible to warpage and burn-through. For anything thinner than 14 gauge aluminum, you need a TIG welder. Even with thicker gauge aluminum, you need to move the gun quickly and develop a feel for when the weld puddle is getting too hot. MIG welders will work fine on heavy gauge aluminum, but for precision work on thinner aluminum, a TIG welder is recommended.

Benefits of MIG welders for aluminum

  •         MIG welding is about the easiest welding process to learn
  •         Works well for thicker gauge aluminum (16 gauge and up)
  •         Can weld faster with MIG process than with TIG
  •         Generally less expensive than TIG machines

 

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What About Stick Welders for Aluminum?

Yes, a stick welder can be used to weld aluminum, but even when used for welding thicker gauge aluminum it is a poor substitute for MIG or TIG welding. Not only is it difficult to control the heat input, but any welding process that uses a flux is prone to problems. Besides the difficulty of keeping the flux rods and wires free of atmospheric contamination, the welds often have such high porosity that they fail. Verdict: not recommended!

Not Sure Which Type of Welding Machine to Buy?

If you’re on the fence about which type of welder will work best for you, or have questions about a specific machine, free to email or call us. We can help you choose a welding machine that meets your needs and your budget.

 

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