AC tig welding

[Boltthrower771]

I have a Miller Dialarc 250 AC/DC welding machine. I recently got a high frequency arc stabilizer box model 115-007. Im am not sure of the make of the stabilizer box, but through a little research, I believe I have a century product. My question is; will I be able to tig weld aluminum with high frequency( or pilot arc)? I am a little confused about the whole AC high frequency tig welding setup. Either way I can still scratch start my tig for mild and stainless DC welding. Any suggestions. Boltthrower771

 

[Inflight]

There is a similar thread over at the Welding Web forum.

[url]http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=23428


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[geotek]

In short, it should work just fine for AC welding Aluminum. Run the HF on continous. You'll find that it takes a lot of current to weld aluminum. Another thing to be careful of is that aluminum is a very good conductor of heat, and it can hold a lot of heat. If you've been welding on something, don't pick up the far end thinking it should be cool, it won't be.