What kind of welder is best for aluminum pipe?

Question:
i need to weld 2.5" aluminum piping together for a custom intercooler system for my car. the piping is of average thinkness, between 1/16" and 1/8" think walls. i am thinking of purchasing a small $100 welder such as a 90 amp mig wire welder that does not use gas. it can plug into a 110 outlet. could this work?

Answers:

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Use a TIG welder. It uses gas. Your wire feed welder can be adapted to add a bottle to it.

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Yeah, just follow the directions and keep your heat down.

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TIG welder is better for thin aluminum.
But go to a welding shop, they'll do it for you for 20 bucks.

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You need Mig or Tig
Tig is good for thinner sections
and
Mig for thicker material

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You would do better with a TIG welder. You have more control for that thin metal. 1/8th" would be very hard to MIG, 1/16th" would be almost impossible. TIG is the way to go. But if this is the only job you need a welder for why not get it done at a shop?

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let a pro do it. go to welding school over the summer.

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