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by Tmancannon
Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:11 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Hydraulic line repair
Replies: 12
Views: 3301

Re: Hydraulic line repair

Hydraulic oil is a non compressible fluid, it will not explode, it will catch fire tho, if u drain it make sure its open to atmosphere because once air is inside, it can explode, the main thing with hydraulic cylinders is to keep in mind the internal seals are made of a special nylon/plastic, and it...
by Tmancannon
Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: vertical 7018 stringers
Replies: 27
Views: 9017

Re: vertical 7018 stringers

I actually teach all the new guys when they come in the shop, I remember when I was learning, vertical up was the hardest and most discouraging. my suggestion is to use 1/8 rod 3/32 imo is harder to see whats actually happening, and realistically you need to learn 1/8 anyways. Try tuning the machine...
by Tmancannon
Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:00 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for some advice on Fcaw machine selection
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Re: Looking for some advice on Fcaw machine selection

Well the problem is I am looking at the rc model not the vs model and from what i understand the rc uses the brain cable to power the feeder motor I was also very curious about the wires themselves, im teaching the guys stick, would nr-233 be a big transition? Is there another wire thats much prefer...
by Tmancannon
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Looking for some advice on Fcaw machine selection
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Looking for some advice on Fcaw machine selection

Hello everyone, I have been working at a company for several years now and recently became the shop manager, I do a lot of welding with the company and have become quite proficient with several processes, but I was hoping the employ the minds on here to see if I'm on the right track for selecting so...
by Tmancannon
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Nj
Replies: 1
Views: 383

Hello from Nj

Hey everyone names Tom just posting up to get the restriction lifted and get to the discussions!