I have some .058 polished aluminum diamond plate that i need to weld. I was
> just gonna pick up a roll of aluminum welding wire for my mig. Is there
> anything that i need to know to weld aluminum thats different then welding
> steel? What sheilding gas is best? Can i weld it without shielding gas (I
> usually use flux core wire when i weld steel)? This piece cas to look decent
> when it's finished, will there be any heat discoloration like with steel? Maybe
> someday i'll buy a tig...
>
> Thanks,
> -Jon
> -Jon Szpakowski
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Buy your TIG before you mess up your diamond plate. I am not a fan of aluminum MIG welding. YMMV
Steve