I am attempting to weld some cracks on the bucket cylinder arm. I now believe this piece is cast, thought it might be forged, I am ignorant with this sort of thing. I welded it with my mig, esab 450, .045 wire, mid heat, it crack when cooled (cast,right?).
Anyway I have two large Tigs, two Migs, but no arc leads, My buzz box is at Dads.
My question is: will my migged welds hold? I finally heated, welded, kept heat to allow slow cooling. I do not see any visual cracks.
I do not feel very confident in the integrity of the welds.
This is for my cousin ,who owns the two tig welders in my shop, he bought them at a good deal, hoping I will make it big, or at least do OK. So I want to at least fix his stuff right. That is the LEAST I can do for him.
I am hoping Skid Ster Syeve may responde, it appears this my be up his alley.
Or anyone else that has more experience with cast than me. Of course that is probably 90% of the population.
Thanks, Tim.
Anyway I have two large Tigs, two Migs, but no arc leads, My buzz box is at Dads.
My question is: will my migged welds hold? I finally heated, welded, kept heat to allow slow cooling. I do not see any visual cracks.
I do not feel very confident in the integrity of the welds.
This is for my cousin ,who owns the two tig welders in my shop, he bought them at a good deal, hoping I will make it big, or at least do OK. So I want to at least fix his stuff right. That is the LEAST I can do for him.
I am hoping Skid Ster Syeve may responde, it appears this my be up his alley.
Or anyone else that has more experience with cast than me. Of course that is probably 90% of the population.
Thanks, Tim.
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