
Originally Posted by
Columbo
Is there any special requirements to weld aluminum with the PA200 other than using aluminum electrodes?
A lot of practice and a little luck. SMAW aluminum is very tricky, and the electrodes are kinda pricey. I've tried it more than once and have never been happy with the results. MIG or TIG is the prefered process for aluminum.
Long arc, short arc, heliarc and in-the-dark!