A 2-D numerical model was developed to predict the shape of weld pool in stationary GTA welding of commercial pure aluminium,without considering fluid flow in the weld pool.A Gaussian current density and heat input distribution on the surface of the workpiece were considered.The parameters of Gaussian distribution were modified by comparing calculated results with experimental ones.It was found that these distribution parameters are functions of applied current and arc length.Effects of arc length,applied current and welding time on the geometry of the weld pool were investigated.To check the validity of the model,a series of experiments were also conducted.In general,the agreement between calculated overall shape of the weld pool and the experimental one was acceptable,especially in low applied currents.Therefore,it can be concluded that in pure aluminium,the heat conduction is dominant mechanism of heat transfer in the weld pool. A 2-D numerical model was developed to predict the shape of weld pool in stationary GTA welding of commercial pure aluminum, without considering fluid flow in the weld pool. A Gaussian current density and heat input distribution on the surface of the workpiece were considered. The parameters of Gaussian distribution were modified by comparing calculated results with experimental ones. It was found that these distribution parameters are functions of applied current and arc length. Effects of arc length, applied current and welding time on the geometry of the weld pool were investigated .To check the validity of the model, a series of experiments were also conducted.In general, the agreement between calculated overall shape of the weld pool and the experimental one was acceptable, especially in low applied currents. Wherefore, it can be said that in pure aluminum, the heat conduction is dominant mechanism of heat transfer in the weld pool.