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Flash31
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What causes the bead to look sandy/grainy rather than smooth and shiny when Tig welding aluminum.?
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Poland308
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Depending on what kind of metal your talking about there are endless possibilities.
I have more questions than answers

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Sometimes I've found it to be moisture on aluminium
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