Joining two 1/8" x 1/2" aluminum together to form an L shape isn't easy. I clip an 80-Amp arch welder to each piece and slowly bring the pieces together using a mechanical press. They bond well but not strong enough. This is a quick way to join steel (unsure if it's harming the welder) but aluminum is difficult. What is the correct way to join two pieces of aluminum in flash?
I'm trying to make sawhorse patterns out of aluminum sticks. Unlike steel, aluminum can't simply be bent into Zs, Ls, Vs, Ns, or Ss.
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