[TheForge] repairing tapped sleeve

Tue Feb 12 09:51:00 2002

What about an automotive type Heli Coil? Bob
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> I have some machine parts that need to be repaired. They consist of a
steel
> sleeve that has the inside threaded to 5/8 NC and the wall of the
sleeve is
> worn completely away in some areas. I can cut out the sleeve and
replace it
> but that will be real pain in the neck. I tried to find some carbon
rod that
> I could thread and screw into the sleeve and then build up the wall
with
> weld. I haven't found any carbon that will work. I wonder if a copper
rod
> will work?  I looked at copper rod in the McMaster Carr catalog it
shows a
> melting point of 1981 deg F. I'm afraid that's too low. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance, Dan Cruzan
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