First aluminum welds

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Ken,
I know matt pretty much explained eveything you need to know. I just have 2 suggestions, I dont know what your using to clean the AL but I use scotchbrite pads, tear off a small piece and use it lightly. Try cleaning your filler with alcohol, and snip off the first 1/4 of the filler rod. Sometimes dirt can become embedded in the end of the rod.

Thanks for the tips. We use a stainless brush. The filler rods are just stored in a tube next to the welding stations. I don't know what they would allow for bringing in any alcohol, but I will talk about this with the instructor.



Ken