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Old 04-07-2012, 06:32 PM   #1
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who can weld cast?

I am needing someone in the next couple weeks to weld my spring perch onto the center section. There is only one I need this done on.
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Old 04-07-2012, 06:48 PM   #2
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You can do it. It is all about preheating the cast and controlling to cool down so it does not cool too fast and crack.
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Old 04-07-2012, 07:04 PM   #3
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i have done it a few times and not hold a problem... Like Biggin said just make it is nice and hot and try to let it cool as slow as possible... the stuff i have done has been smaller stuff and i could just put it in the oven at 450 for about 15 minutes and then take it out and go right to the welder... I don't think i would try it with a 110 welder tho...

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Old 04-07-2012, 09:51 PM   #4
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You can do it. It is all about preheating the cast and controlling to cool down so it does not cool too fast and crack.
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Old 04-07-2012, 10:28 PM   #5
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I used a torpedo heater, mig welded it, put it in front of the heater again and pulled it away to cool it down. I know mig isn't the best, but it was nothing important.
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Old 04-07-2012, 11:52 PM   #6
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Thats all I have is a mig.
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Old 04-08-2012, 10:02 AM   #7
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If your not comfortable doing it, I will. Its no big deal. I weld everyday for a living
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Old 04-08-2012, 05:36 PM   #8
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If your not comfortable doing it, I will. Its no big deal. I weld everyday for a living
and your close to home! Thanks I will PM ya when I am ready
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Old 04-08-2012, 06:26 PM   #9
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I may need to weld a front bumper at your place if I could.;)
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