Aluminium welding? Our welding shop will do it for you.

First, a few words about Aluminum:

Aluminum is a lightweight and durable material that is widely used in various industries, such as automotive, aviation, and construction. Here are some basic facts about aluminum:

• Lightness: Aluminum is one of the lightest metals with an atomic weight of 13, making it an attractive material for lightweight structures, car parts, and bicycles.

• Durability/Corrosion Resistance: Despite its lightweight nature, aluminum is durable and corrosion resistant.

• Thermal and electrical conductivity: Aluminum is a good conductor of heat and electricity, which makes it used in the electrical industry, in the production of electrical cables and radiators.

• Good forming properties: Aluminum can be easily formed and manufactured into a variety of shapes, making it a popular material in the construction and manufacturing industries.

• Low Toxicity: Aluminum is generally considered a low-toxicity metal and is used in food products, drugs, and medicine.

• Aesthetic value: Aluminum has a modern and attractive appearance, making it a popular material for decorative and architectural elements.

Due to its special properties, which we have mentioned above, professional welding of aluminum requires specialist knowledge, an appropriate approach to this material and the right equipment.

So why is aluminium welding not a simple process?

Aluminum is a material that is relatively difficult to weld, even for experienced welders. This is due to, among other things, its relatively low melting temperature and the formation of a thin layer of oxides on the metal surface during joining. Improper welding and preparation of the material for work can contribute to the formation of pores and weld defects. How to weld aluminum correctly? What methods are best for this? 

Currently, two methods of aluminium welding dominate - semi-automatic MIG MAG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Metal Gas). In both cases, welding is carried out using a shield of a chemically inert gas (e.g. argon). The MIG method is usually used when the material is 1 mm thick or thicker. During welding, the filler metal is fed in the form of a wire through an electrode holder. Interestingly, if we use a pulsed current, we can try MIG welding of aluminum thinner than 1 mm.

TIG welding aluminium, also known as a non-consumable tungsten electrode in an inert gas shield, can be used for very thin aluminum, below 1 mm. The upper limit of metal thickness is about 10 mm. Electrodes made of a material with a very high melting temperature are used for welding, and their appropriate shape ensures stable arc glow. The TIG method allows the use of alternating current (AC), which in the case of joining aluminum gives great results in the form of obtaining a good quality weld and allows the weld pool to be kept clean. This is influenced by the effective removal of oxides formed on the metal surface.

Aluminum welding in Czestochowa and Silesia province.

We accept orders for serial welding of details or semi-finished products entrusted by the customer. By entrusting us with welding of aluminum details, you have a 100% guarantee of the quality of the welds performed. The photos speak for themselves.

Aluminum welding - damaged or cracked parts:

• Oil pans,

• Car rims,

• Air conditioning pipes,

• Machine parts,

• Car parts.

Welding of aluminum and vehicle/machine/device parts made from it must be done by a professional. 

As a professional company, we will use appropriate, stronger heat sources before welding aluminum, we will also remember about appropriate protection measures because aluminum must be properly cleaned mechanically and chemically prepared before welding so that it does not oxidize and therefore does not lose its properties during the aluminum welding process.

The second thing to watch out for when welding aluminum is the release of hydrogen during welding, the element is dissolved in liquid aluminum, but when it solidifies it can form bubbles.

Thanks to our experience, none of these problems will occur and you can be sure that the aluminum welding service you have commissioned from us will be performed at the highest level.

When welding aluminum, we use both the MIG and TIG methods.