tommy dunlop
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hi all, can any one tell me what rods are best to weld cast iron,with tig,
many thanks tom
many thanks tom
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langy
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I've always used stick for cast iron but you can use stainless rods and Nickel 33, Have a look here as it may help you http://www.locknstitch.com/CastIronWelding.htm
outofstepper
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I've had luck with stainless filler.
On things that are critical (ie, stuff thats not mine
), I have
a supply of C.I. stick electrodes I just pound the coating off of and give
it a spin under the wire brush.
Its hard to find TIG nickel filler round these parts & I don't do enough
of it to order any.
So far, none of the CI I've welded has come back -- good sign to me --
take it for what its worth.
-Tony
On things that are critical (ie, stuff thats not mine
), I havea supply of C.I. stick electrodes I just pound the coating off of and give
it a spin under the wire brush.
Its hard to find TIG nickel filler round these parts & I don't do enough
of it to order any.
So far, none of the CI I've welded has come back -- good sign to me --
take it for what its worth.
-Tony
tommy dunlop
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cheers i will give it a go with 316
Shox Dr
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I welded up a vice for a mate a few years ago, he was desperate, for it to be working again, so we preheated with gas, and I welded it up using TIG and 316l. A bit of heat while welding and some post heat, and then wrapped in lots of cloth afterwards. And it was good to go.
Must be 4 yrs since I did it and boy had that vice seen some beatings. Still good as.
Must be 4 yrs since I did it and boy had that vice seen some beatings. Still good as.
