How to MIG Weld Aluminum: The Complete Guide

Aluminum MIG is awesome…when it’s going well. Watch this to make it go well more often.

Introduction 00:00
Machines 0:25
Setup 1:45
Filler Metals 2:20
Settings 4:23
Technique 7:07
Controlling Heat 10:22

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***Videos Mentioned***
How to set up a MIG welder: https://youtu.be/5M6A3wk8DWA
MIG settings for short circuiting transfer on steel: https://youtu.be/1pMHayXqoMY
MIG welding basics: https://youtu.be/NlOihxByeus
Archived Aluminum MIG tutorial: https://youtu.be/48y-7sGRDtc

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), also known as MIG welding, can be used very effectively on aluminum with good practice. In this video, we complete welds both with and without a spool gun.