L
luthefly
hello all, i just sent for my plans today(2stretch)and i wanted to know if you can tack the 4130 steel with a mig, then finish welding with the tig
-
Become a Premium Member today!
Welcome aboard HomebuiltAirplanes.com, your destination for connecting with a thriving community of more than 10,000 active members, all passionate about home-built aviation.
For a nominal fee of $99.99/year or $12.99/month, you can immerse yourself in this dynamic community and unparalleled treasure-trove of aviation knowledge.
Why become a Premium Member?
- Dive into our comprehensive repository of knowledge, exchange technical insights, arrange get-togethers, and trade aircrafts/parts with like-minded enthusiasts.
- Unearth a wide-ranging collection of general and kit plane aviation subjects, enriched with engaging imagery, in-depth technical manuals, and rare archives.
Become a Premium Member today and experience HomebuiltAirplanes.com to the fullest!
splischke
Scott Plischke Sonerai IIL N994SP
I don't see why not. But why not use the TIG to tack?
Before I had a TIG welder at home, I tacked some 4130 parts with my MIG welder and tigged them at work (shhhh) and I did notice a discoloration at the tacked area and it welded weird. It's hard to describe, but it was significantly different than when the tack was done with a TIG torch. I wouldn't call it a problem, necessarily, but with airplane stuff we seem to avoid the weird stuff.
