6061 T6 Aluminum Welding Setup

[ggodwin]

I am welding small bicycle frames for small kids. This is the setup that I started learning with. With constant struggles with my machine I decided I should reconsider my setup and what I am using.

MACHINE:
Miller Diversion 165

CURRENTLY USING:
Material: 6061 T6
Wall Thickness: .049
Tungsten: = 3/32" 1.5% Lanthanated (Gold Tip)
Filler: 3/32 ER 5356

What setup do you think would be best?

[ggodwin]

Bump

[mtndude23]

I'm not sure what kind of problems you're running into, but the miller is a good unit. You might try asking over Weld Talk Message Board and Online Forum - Hobart Welders They know a lot about whats what and can help you out.

[jds2835]

What specific struggles are you having?

[ggodwin]

I'm just wanting to know if these settings seems correct? Mainly the tungsten and filler.