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Welding Questions

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by El Taco, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. Jan 12, 2010 at 6:21 AM
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    wolfgang123

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    doesnt that make the weld point weaker? like is you ran a bead on the front and the back side too weld the thicker steal with the smaller welder?
     
  2. Jan 12, 2010 at 6:26 AM
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    whatever you do, just dont look into the light
     
  3. Jan 12, 2010 at 8:27 AM
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    No, thats how you get certified. You take a beveled plate and do multi layer passes. Then grind it down to a smooth finish, cut into three coupons and bend test. There cannot be any imperfections totalling more than 1/4" on the face and root.
     
  4. Jan 12, 2010 at 8:48 AM
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    to ALL, thank you for the responses/inputs. my ass is toasted from the flaming.

    i will be taking a welding class this summer and will learn some.
     
  5. Jan 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM
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    welding standards depend on where u go...a lot of places want no more than 1/8" total and some places dont want any. beveling your peices will help with thicker material and making sure the material is clean is key with smaller machines
     
  6. Jan 12, 2010 at 3:55 PM
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    Very true! Good point:)
     

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