[TheForge] Brooms and Welding Cast

[Ron Childers]

7018 works well on clean metal

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Washington, Aubrey O.
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 9:42 AM
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Subject: RE: [TheForge] Brooms and Welding Cast

Frosty,
You certainly have described my experience with E6011...burnthrough holes or
sticking, depending on amps.  My impression is that 6013 is less prone to
burnthrough, but also penetrates less.  Or, maybe it's less prone to
sticking at amp levels that don't burn through.
 
Anyway, assuming I can clean up the joint to bare metal, what rod do you
like for general fabricating and repair?
 
Aubrey

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of frosty at customcpu.com
Sent: Wed 12/14/2005 9:36 PM
To: Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Brooms and Welding Cast



I've gotten lots of encouragement in my life though I wasn't really trying
to
be encourageing, I was just giving it to ya straight. <grin>

E-6011 or 6013 are good fast freeze rods. I tend to favor 6013 for field
repairs and out of position welds. Both are insensitive to dirt, grease,
paint, water, etc. just like you find virtually anywhere on a drill rig.

It's not the easiest to weld with though and doesn't like being overamped.
Overamping does help keep it from sticking but tends to make more
burnthrough
holes than it fills.

Filling burnthrough holes. BOY have I filled holes! <grin>

Frosty


Quoting "Washington, Aubrey O." <awashington at ou.edu>:

> Frosty,
> Thanks for the encouragement.  I had been using mainly E6011 because of
its
> deep penetration and ability to work on the dirty scrap I have around the
> shop.  But recently I tried some E6013 with somewhat prettier results.  I
> still need lots more practice.
> 
> For those following the saga of the broke cast iron post drill part:  Over
> the weekend I got started forging a replacement part.  (Only had a couple
of
> hours in the shop, so I didn't get it finished.)  My plan is to try
brazing
> the original after I get the replacement finished.
> 
> Aubrey
>



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