If you aim for the most exacting standards, you'll need a dedicated gas like Alumaxx Plus. A multipurpose shielding gas, it is specially designed for high-quality MIG/GMAW and TIG/GTAW welding of aluminum and its alloys across all material thicknesses.
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One gas that does it all
Alumaxx Plus shielding gas gives superb weldability combined with high welding speeds (up to 35% faster than possible with argon). This multipurpose gas also promotes safety through low ozone generation.
Just look at the advantages:
When you aim for the highest standards, weld metal porosity can be a problem. Alumaxx Plus gas with its controlled helium addition yields low porosity levels, giving you a competitive edge.
Improved productivity
Alumaxx Plus shielding gas gives you an increase in manual weld speeds of up to 24% in MIG/GMAW welding and up to 35% in TIG/GTAW welding when compared with argon.
Fewer rejects
Alumaxx Plus shielding gas is easy to use and gives ultralow porosity levels and excellent fusion characteristics. This improves weld quality and means fewer rejects.
A better working environment
Because ozone is a health hazard that cannot always be removed by fume extraction equipment, Air Products has concentrated on developing gases that give low ozone exposure levels. The result—a gas that provides a better working environment as well as improved productivity and fewer rejects.
Alumaxx Plus
the premium multipurpose gas
TIG/GTAW butt weld in 3/8-in. thick 4140 aluminum alloy using Alumaxx Plus gas
MIG/GMAW fillet weld in 3/8-in. thick 4140 aluminum alloy using Alumaxx Plus gas |
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improves weld quality and reduces rejects through excellent penetration, low porosity levels, and a flat weld finish; also superb arc starting for TIG/GTAW welding |
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higher productivity—increase of up to 24% in MIG/GMAW welding and up to 35% in TIG/GTAW welding when compared with argon |
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cuts cylinder stocks; multipurpose shielding gas (MIG/GMAW and TIG/GTAW; all material thicknesses and modes of metal transfer) |
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protects the work environment due to minimal ozone generation |
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