FORNEY 45889 Specialty Welding Rods Aluminum - 1/8" - 1/2lb

Description

The Forney 45889 DC Aluminarc 4043 is a universal electrode for welding all cast, wrought and extruded aluminum alloyed with copper, silicon and magnesium. With it's exclusive self-lifting slag, it's ideal for loading ramps, diamond plate, door and window frames, engine blocks and much more. Forney DC AlumiArc 4043 will even join dissimilar grades of aluminum! Technique: Remove all contaminates with a stainless steel wire brush and rubbing alcohol. Pre heat heavy sections broadly. Start with high amperage and reduce amperage as welding progresses and base metal absorbs heat. Feed the electrode quickly and move fast. Allow work to cool to room temperature slowly to avoid cracking. Forney Industries is one of America's longest operating family-owned metal working product companies.