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Join Date: May 2006
Location: NC
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Re: frame welding
You are right, the innershield flux cored .030 and .035 wire is normally bought separate. You may need to look at the book or check the Lincoln website for your specific model. Good luck~
Last edited by Roman; 11-06-2007 at 10:09 AM. |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Deep River, CT
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Re: frame welding
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I had always understood that you didnt want to use too much heat as it negatively affected the steel in the area of the weld. So I have always been extra careful not to allow heat to spread over a large area, and use heat sinks. Doesent the weld also have to be able to flex like the frame? I know these frames twist & flex and so if a repair is too ridgid, wouldnt that lead to craking right next to the repair? In any event I havent had a weld, repair or modification fail so I must have been doing something right! Frank
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: NC
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Re: frame welding
Chevy Mech, the skill and technique of the welder is important. You are right, frames have those little holes all around to allow flex. I’m sure there is some engineering formula to estimate where they should be. That would be a technical question. I drilled the holes back where I placed a reinforcing bracket. We didn't weld all around the bracket to avoid making it too rigid. Several members have done this already; I would have to ask around to see if anyone experienced any problems.
Last edited by Roman; 11-06-2007 at 10:06 AM. |
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