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    What Is The Best Way To Clean Aluminum Before Welding

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    To properly clean aluminum before welding, one must first remove any oils or greases using an organic solvent or mild alkaline solution, then remove surface oxides with a stainless steel wire brush or oxide-removal solution. It is important to rinse and dry the part between cleaning steps and either weld within a few days or re-clean the joint if not welded within that timeframe.

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    To properly clean aluminum before welding, one must first remove any oils or greases using an organic solvent or mild alkaline solution, then remove surface oxides with a stainless steel wire brush or oxide-removal solution. It is important to rinse and dry the part between cleaning steps and either weld within a few days or re-clean the joint if not welded within that timeframe.

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    To properly clean aluminum before welding, one must first remove any oils or greases using an organic solvent or mild alkaline solution, then remove surface oxides with a stainless steel wire brush or oxide-removal solution. It is important to rinse and dry the part between cleaning steps and either weld within a few days or re-clean the joint if not welded within that timeframe.

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    To properly clean aluminum before welding, one must first remove any oils or greases using an organic solvent or mild alkaline solution, then remove surface oxides with a stainless steel wire brush or oxide-removal solution. It is important to rinse and dry the part between cleaning steps and either weld within a few days or re-clean the joint if not welded within that timeframe.

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    What is the best way to clean aluminum before welding?

    Preweld cleaning requires two operations: oil/grease removal and oxide removal. As below, remove oils and greases first,
    then remove the oxide. Dont reverse this order.
    Take the following steps before welding aluminum:
    1. Remove oil, grease, and water vapor using an organic solvent such as acetone or
    a mild alkaline solution like a strong soap. You may also use citrusbased degreasers, but be sure to rinse and dry the part before welding.
    2. Remove surface oxides with a stainless steel wire brush (used only for aluminum)
    or strong alkaline or acid. Many welding suppliers sell oxide-removal solutions in
    spray or squeeze bottles for local application. Exercise extreme care when handling
    these solutions, and again, rinse and dry the part before welding.
    3. Assemble the joint. If it won't be welded immediately, cover the joint with brown
    Kraft paper to prevent dirt and grit in the air from getting into the joint.
    4. Keep the aluminum dry and at room temperature.
    5. Weld within a few days. Clean the joint again if it isn't welded within that time.

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