Repairing Cast Aluminum?

AlterEgo

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We have a cast aluminum patio set. One of the chairs needs to be repaired where one corner of the seat meets the frame. Can it be repaired? Welded?
 

Manuel01

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We have a cast aluminum patio set. One of the chairs needs to be repaired where one corner of the seat meets the frame. Can it be repaired? Welded?
It is most likely zinc and not pure aluminum. A good aluminum welder might be able to fix it anyway.