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by LocoCaballo
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass
Replies: 9
Views: 3220

Re: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass

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by LocoCaballo
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass
Replies: 9
Views: 3220

Re: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass

The alumibronze filler worked very well. This was one of those jobs that seemed to never end. It's crated and shipped and I wanted to post a few photos. Fortunately I was able to avail myself to the cutting edge technology from the early 60's with my Lincoln 300/300. I've had it for about 20 years n...
by LocoCaballo
Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass
Replies: 9
Views: 3220

Re: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass

After reading some on this site I tried using AC instead of DC Straight. That's the ticket. I'll post some photos later.
Thanks for the posts.
by LocoCaballo
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass
Replies: 9
Views: 3220

Re: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass

Thanks Ace. I do have some 3/16" round 464 that can be forged out for the filler. The problem that I run into is the zinc burning off in the arc. Didn't know if there is any technique used to accomplish this. Hindsight. Make sure it can be done before committing. Should have used 655 silicone b...
by LocoCaballo
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass
Replies: 9
Views: 3220

Tig Welding 464 Naval Brass

I need to weld some 464 Naval Brass for a handrail that is being fabricated. I have an older Lincoln Tig 300/300 with a water cooled torch, 1/8" 2% Thorium Tungsten and Tri Mix Gas ( 2.5% CO2, 7.5% Argon 90% Helium). The material has been forged to 3/4" thick x 2 1/4" wide. It is impo...