The roles of oxygen, material prep in aluminum welding

摘要

When I introduce my students to the art of welding aluminum, I make sure to emphasize two important facts about the material and how it will affect their final weld. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, it's never a bad thing to brush up on the fundamentals of welding a specific material, especially one as finicky as aluminum. First, the most important thing to remember when working with aluminum is that it loves oxygen.