TIG welding aluminum with Minarc T

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How to weld aluminum

7 мая 2024 г.

Some metals, like aluminum, have a naturally occurring, tough surface oxide layer. That surface oxide layer must be removed to enable successful welding. In the case of aluminum alloys, the surface oxide layer has a significantly higher melting temperature (approximately 2000°C) than the melting temperature of the aluminum base material (660°C).

Antti Kahri

Antti Kahri
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Antti Kahri

A respected expert in the field of welding, who tragically passed away in early June 2025 while pursuing his passion on a fly fishing trip. As a Welding Engineer on Kemppi Oy’s Welding Team, he held the prestigious International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification and brought over a decade of experience to developing advanced welding characteristics for TIG, MIG/MAG, and MMA welding machines, including the renowned X8 MIG Welder and MasterTig. Known for his deep expertise and commitment to welding excellence, he was passionate about enhancing the quality and efficiency of welding through user-friendly innovations. His legacy lives on in the technology he helped shape and in the inspiration he offered to colleagues and the wider welding community.

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