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TIG welding cast aluminum should always be done with pure argon gas, not an argon/CO2 mix, as is common with MIG welding. For welds needing deeper penetration, an argon/helium mix is recommended.

And while MIG is very versatile for steel and aluminum (with the addition of a spool gun), TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is becoming ever more popular in the 4x4 hobby.

Pay close attention to this detailed method for welding an aluminum cylinder head using super coolant, with TIG welding settings specifically tailored for AC/DC currents. The process starts with ...

And while MIG is very versatile for steel and aluminum (with the addition of a spool gun), TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is becoming ever more popular in the 4x4 hobby.