How to Set Up a Hobart Aluminum Wire Drum
Properly setting up the drum for aluminum welding is important to achieving smooth and consistent wire feeding. Be sure to use the correct type of wire for your specific welding application. Proper storage of your wire drum is also important in preventing damage or contamination.
Watch as Blaine Guy, welding engineer with Hobart, demonstrates the proper way to set up a drum for both 4000- and 5000-series aluminum wire. By following the instructions in this video, welders can set up their aluminum welding wire drum for optimal performance to achieve high-quality welds. The video emphasizes the importance of using the correct type of wire for the specific welding application and properly storing the wire drum to prevent damage or contamination.
There are a few accessories that you will need prior to setting up the drum:
- Drum Hood
- Drum Tube Connect Kit (Note: two drum tube connect kits are required per drum)
- Drum Tube
- Feeder Inlet Guide Adapter
- Plastic Float Ring
- Inner Drum Cone
Read the step-by-step guide on how to set up a 4000- and 5000- series drum mentioned in the video.
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