Bridgeport Series 1 Friction Stir Welder – Aluminum Welding Brought to Your Machine Shop

Alright, so here’s the deal—I’ve got this Bridgeport Series 1 manual milling machine with a 2 HP motor and manual feed, and I’m about to show you how we’re going to use it to weld 6061 aluminum. No CNC, no fancy equipment, just a simple, straight-up mill and a friction stir welding tool. Honestly, I’ve got zero experience with this, but it’s so easy, it doesn't even matter. I just fire it up and start welding. Yeah, you heard that right—aluminum welding with a manual mill.

Then, just to see how strong this joint really is, I grab a hammer and start pounding on it. I’m hammering down hard, trying to break the weld—and the thing holds up like a beast. This is the kind of tech you don’t need to be a pro to use. If you’ve got a Bridgeport, you can weld. Simple as that.

🔧 Machine: Bridgeport Series 1 (2 HP, manual feed)
🔥 Material: 6061 aluminum
💪 Skill level? None required.

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