Jan 30, 2002 #1 Linc Mechanical Joined Mar 6, 2003 Messages 1 Location US I would like to know the procedure to weld aluminum to mild steel. Is there any reference material available?
I would like to know the procedure to weld aluminum to mild steel. Is there any reference material available?
Jan 30, 2002 #2 butelja Mechanical Joined Jun 9, 1999 Messages 674 Location US Aluminum and steel plate can be clad to one another by explosive welding. I'm not aware of any other way to do it. Upvote 0 Downvote
Aluminum and steel plate can be clad to one another by explosive welding. I'm not aware of any other way to do it.
Jan 31, 2002 #3 gdodd Automotive Joined Jul 18, 2001 Messages 138 Location AU Contact the welding institute on http://www.twi.co.uk Upvote 0 Downvote
Apr 13, 2002 #4 sbjuke Industrial Joined Apr 13, 2002 Messages 4 Location US it can be done i have done it several times with a tig but the weld is very brittle........use 2% thoriated tungsten .....pure tung will just melt away Upvote 0 Downvote
it can be done i have done it several times with a tig but the weld is very brittle........use 2% thoriated tungsten .....pure tung will just melt away