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Image 1 — Troubleshooting Spool Gun Splatter - 1/8" Aluminum - Arccaptain MIG 205 Pro
Image 2 — Troubleshooting Spool Gun Splatter - 1/8" Aluminum - Arccaptain MIG 205 Pro
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Troubleshooting Spool Gun Splatter - 1/8" Aluminum - Arccaptain MIG 205 Pro

I’m looking for some advice on my aluminum setup. I’m currently using an Arccaptain MIG 205 Pro with a spool gun to weld 1/8" aluminum, but I’m running into excessive splatter and inconsistent beads.

​Current Settings & Gear:

​Machine: Arccaptain MIG 205 Pro

​Material: 1/8" Aluminum (cleaned with a dedicated stainless steel brush)

​Wire: 5356 - .035" diameter

​Gas: 100% Argon at 17 CFM

​Polarity: DCEP

u/Electronic_Bowl_6451 — 5 days ago