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by Ji Gantor
Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Aluminum pre-heat HELP
Replies: 6
Views: 1262

Re: Aluminum pre-heat HELP

Hi Guys, I have an infared thermometer and find them inaccurate on aluminium. You can adjust the settings but I have found that does not represent the true temp of the material. I pre-heat to a little over 100 degs C say 120 C. In the begining I used a 120 C heat crayon but now just use water. This...
by Ji Gantor
Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Aluminum Air Compressor Connecting Rod Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 3219

Re: Aluminum Air Compressor Connecting Rod Repair

Hi Jakeru, That is some seriously good work. From my experience welding cast ali you always seem to end up with some small air pockets. I guess you could weld cut weld cut until there are none left but why would you. The heat may distort it past usability. After all as you said they will act like o...
by Ji Gantor
Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: helmet
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: helmet

Hi Chicmon,
I have seen the helmet you refer to being used before but have not used it before myself.
Hope you find what you are looking for.

Ji
by Ji Gantor
Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Aluminum Air Compressor Connecting Rod Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 3219

Re: Aluminum Air Compressor Connecting Rod Repair

Great repair Jackeru.
Is there a bearing that lines the rod?

Ji
by Ji Gantor
Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: My first repair job
Replies: 1
Views: 684

Re: My first repair job

Hi Wild Bill,
Stacking beads will reinforce the joint a small amount.
A better idea would be to weld on some gusset plates.
Extend them past the brake.

Ji
by Ji Gantor
Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: helmet
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: helmet

The Millers digital elite is a great helmet for TIG welding.
They do cost a bit more but are worth it.
You can adjust them for just about any use in the workshop.

Ji