J John_G Member Messages 5 Aug 27, 2008 #1 I am new to this game. Am welding sheet metal (fender for tractor) with MIG (Argon gas). Is it ok to cool the weld with a damp rag? Thanks. John G
I am new to this game. Am welding sheet metal (fender for tractor) with MIG (Argon gas). Is it ok to cool the weld with a damp rag? Thanks. John G
Paul. Moderator Messages 7,052 Location Northampton. UK Aug 27, 2008 #2 Quenching welds is fairly common on sheet metalwork and bodywork to help control distortion, mig usually reduces the need for this, if you must, wait until red heat has faded, though don't quench structural welding or thicker sections.
Quenching welds is fairly common on sheet metalwork and bodywork to help control distortion, mig usually reduces the need for this, if you must, wait until red heat has faded, though don't quench structural welding or thicker sections.