Convert Any Mig Welder to Weld Aluminum - How TO

In this This video I show you how to convert your mig welder to weld aluminum.
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[@jondavidmcnabb]

The fact that you were able to get 4043 to work with that long of a liner is rather amazing. Normally people switch to 5356.

[@Dennis-uc2gm]

I'm tempted to do this to an older HF machine that was gas capable and just make it a dedicated aluminum welder.I rarely use it anymore since getting my Prime Mig. Yeah my Prime came with a spool gun, but there are times when it has it limitations. Switching the liner in and out would be a no way for me. 👍

[@MrTapanes]

Just curious - what are the limitations you're hitting with the spool gun? Size?

[@Metalcrafter]

"jump up a size" for the contact tip. You're using .035 tips for .030 wire then? Also, it would be helpful to know the pulling roller pressure settings when you went from steel to aluminum. You explained this very well. Thanks.

[@robertrichard4861]

That machine feeder looks exactly like my Lincoln 185.

[@christopherbowersdresser4188]

i was under the impression that the issue here was the electrical supply being dc vs ac or visa versa. if this is possible ill order a new whip tomorrow and try to set this up. is there something special about the electronics on the primeweld that make this possible. ive got the vulcan omnipro 220 and it does has provisions to run a spool gun. i think youre the first on youtube to show something like this.

[@scubasteve3293]

Kind of crazy that you can do this, pretty cool to know,

[@amcustomfab]

It is pretty crazy. It's not the quote best way but it's a good way to get started on a budget

[@mwinner101]

Really nice video. A lot of great tips for this technique.

[@MichaelRoachWV]

Good stuff! I just got a spool gun to start my aluminum adventure

[@amcustomfab]

Awesome 😎

[@samb985]

Awesome video, I don’t know if you know this but my Primeweld Mig180 came with an aluminum spool gun. This may be for older model Mig180’s and you may have said that so I probably missed it. Either way love your channel man you have taught me a ton and keep these videos coming.

[@amcustomfab]

Thanks for the support 😎

[@Georgiaguntraining]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks.

[@amcustomfab]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tereg5]

Awesome! Glad to see more PrimeWeld videos because I bought the Mig180 based on your videos and I use your videos to learn. Although my focus was for aluminum welding I havet started because I’m intimidated by the aluminum spool gun.
Can you make a video comparing the two methods aluminum spool gun compared to mig aluminum. Why would PrimeWeld provide the gun if there is another easy budget friendly method? Thanks for calling out the settings so we can follow along.

[@amcustomfab]

Thanks for the support 👊😎

[@local378]

Good job thanks

[@amcustomfab]

Thanks for watching 😎

[@_hector__]

Why not roll the spool back and save that 10ft of wire 🤔

[@amcustomfab]

You are correct. That would have been better when I actually noticed that I did that while I was editing this.

[@jonhy2x4]

Thought it has to be AC

[@kingplumber]

Do you need to change the drive rollers ?

[@amcustomfab]

Use the hardwire drive rollers, not the flux core ones.

[@Onhereforfun85nodrama]

I am in the market for a welder and really looking hard at the primeweld brand. Do you have any regrets? Also would you do the 200 or 285 for a hobby welder

[@amcustomfab]

No regrets. They have been great machines. And even better their customer service is spectacular. So if anything were to happen I know I would be taking care of.