George L. said:Hello everyone,
I would like to make a simple arc welder to weld aluminum and steel for a few "projects." Nothing fancy, just something to get the job done. I was unable to find a schematic of a power supply for an arc welder, only people that want to sell me instructions. Does anyone know of a website or have a schematic of a circuit I could use to power the welder, preferably I would like it to be powered from a 12V deep cycle car battery, so I don't mess up the wiring in my house using so much current.
I would really appreciate if someone could help me out.
Thanks,
George L.
chemelec said:When you are Drawing this kind of Current, The Batteries can produce a LOT of Hydrogen. And YES, It can cause an Explosion.
And about the only way to limit current when using these batteries is by properly Controlling the lenght of your Arc as you weld.
Heaven Help You, If you accidently get your Rod STUCK.
BATTERY MELT DOWN!
This is Not a Very Practical Solution for Welding. Maybe OK in an Emergency.
George L. said:.... that can bond to aluminum and hold on at very high temperature(If it even exists).
George L.
hjl4 said:I recently read that this entire process can be replicated by first cleaning, then applying a thin coat of motor oil to the parts, and then soldering with Aluminum solder???
chemelec said:When you are Drawing this kind of Current, The Batteries can produce a LOT of Hydrogen. And YES, It can cause an Explosion.
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