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by jcvweldinspect
Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:31 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Instructor From Duluth MN
Replies: 6
Views: 742

Instructor From Duluth MN

I am from northern WI and I started welding right out of high school at a votech then went into the army as a welder and mechanic. I worked in the copper mines in the UP of michigan, and walked Irons for around 7 years then went to work for a large fleet company welding, while still remaining in the...
by jcvweldinspect
Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Mig welding cast
Replies: 4
Views: 515

Mig welding cast

I see Lincoln makes a Ni99 filler, for welding cast, I was just wondering if anyone has tried this before or if their is a better option for mig wire. I would think this would be close to the same as using Ni99 stick, or the Ni 55. Just looking at some new options. Plus it would mean a lot less wast...
by jcvweldinspect
Sun May 11, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Plasma Cutting Brass
Replies: 0
Views: 922

Plasma Cutting Brass

I have been working on cutting some parts out of brass, I have two Tables my torchmate has a water table, and my plasma Cam is just a standard down draft. I have been using the torchmate with 40 amp consumables Lincoln 625, at 40 amps and 85 psi of air. The brass is .125 in I have tried all kinds of...
by jcvweldinspect
Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Reapir pot metal
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Re: Reapir pot metal

It was a hyd handle around 18 inches long and 1.5 in thick, just reaching for some successful ideas.
by jcvweldinspect
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Reapir pot metal
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Reapir pot metal

I am looking for the best way to repair pot metal, can you tig weld it or should a person just look at brazing it.