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This MinarcMig 200 aluminium starter kit includes 1 x 1.0mm 5356 Aluminium Wire 2Kg Spool, 0.8 - 1.0mm DL chili liner for Aluminium, 10 x 1.0mm contact tips, , 1 x thick wall gas nozzle.
10 x M6 Contact Tip 1.0mm Dia - Aluminium
Kemppi Wire Liner for Stainless Steel & Aluminium 0.6-1.0 / 3M / OD 4.7 - ID 1.5 (MMG & GC Only)
5356 Aluminium Mig Wire 1.0mm 2Kg Reel
Kemppi Gas Nozzle w/ Thick Wall. Use For Heavy Duty & Aluminium Welding Operations L61 / OD20 / D14
Straight answers to the questions people ask most when buying spare parts for a compact MIG welding machine and its torch.
The consumables at the front of the torch wear first: the contact tip, the gas nozzle and the gas diffuser. Behind them, the liner that guides the wire along the cable also wears and can clog with dirt and copper dust.A worn contact tip causes an unstable arc, a clogged liner causes poor wire feed, and a spatter-filled nozzle upsets the gas shield. Replacing these in good time protects weld quality and helps avoid damage to the torch.
Yes. The hole must match the diameter of the wire you are using, with only a very small clearance so the wire can slide freely while still making good electrical contact. An oversized hole lets the wire move about, causes arcing inside the tip and is a common cause of burnback, so a bigger tip is not a cure for feeding problems.For aluminium wire, use tips made for that wire. Check the wire size on the spool and the size marked on the tip when you order.
The nozzle directs the shielding gas over the weld pool. A heavier, thicker-walled nozzle usually stands up better to the heat and spatter of longer or higher-current welding, and is often chosen for heavy-duty work and for aluminium. A standard nozzle is fine for general, lighter work.To get good shielding the nozzle must be large enough to cover the weld pool, clean, and undamaged. Spatter build-up or damage can cause patchy gas cover and porosity, so clean or replace the nozzle when it clogs.
The liner's bore must suit the wire diameter, and the material must suit the wire type. Steel liners are normally used for steel wire. Plastic liners such as PTFE are generally used for aluminium because they create less friction and do not shave metal from the soft wire.A liner that is too large lets the wire wander, and one that is too small makes it bind. Colour coding varies between makers, so check the bore range on the liner itself rather than relying on colour alone, and follow the torch maker's guidance for other wire types.