Orbital Welding Stainless Pipe

[Oldgrandad]

Talked with a guy from one of the orbital companies today. He told that up to .145 wall thickness fusion all day, so sch 10 no problem thru 6". I'm not convinced this is the right way to go with saving time as the reason. But for doing sanitary, we would get more work. Several companies only what...

[Oldgrandad]

Thanks Willvis I'll absolutely try that. I know what you mean I've done my fair share of sanitary (when I could see better). That seem is so hard to see now. Do you walk the cup or free hand those welds. I've finally gotten comfortable with walking the cup, these darn kids they have trouble free handing...

[Oldgrandad]

Thanks Willvis My guys and myself are GOOD. I told my boss the same thing that you still have all the fit up and tacking, We do gap sch 10 so it's a root and a cover. about 8 minutes weld time on 3". I don't know if orbital can do a fusion on sch 10 but I'll find out. This is only the start of...

[Oldgrandad]

What units do you have Bob, and how large do they go? What I've found so far today for rotating heads units go from either 1" pipe to 4-1/2" or 1-1/2" to 6". I would want the larger cap. unit for my needs.
Franz you right about working with people that have buying power. My...

[Oldgrandad]

Yes they help with pain and pretty sure they make you feel good too. But I'm not a Doc just a hot sauce junkie.

[Oldgrandad]

Thanks Franz, I have reached out to my local welding supply rep, he's an oldtimer with tons of welding knowledge. I have also seen a few companies on line today that have leasing programs. Leasing does sound like a viable option. We do whats called bead and crevice free welding on ploypro plastic pipe...

[Oldgrandad]

Capsaicin is a wonderful thing. I love the hot stuff, use to do shots of tabasco to cool my temper (it really worked). Once your accustom to the hot stuff if will release endrophins when you eat enough. Get you light headed....

[Oldgrandad]

That tear drop way better than nice. Is that a cj7 wrangler, I had a 76 cj7 great jeep.

[Oldgrandad]

That's like when my only transportation was a motorcycle. People ask what do you do when it rains. Response 'Get wet DUH'
And Nice Jeep!!! (not you Ryan)

[Oldgrandad]

I have been tasked with determining whether or not an Orbital Welding System would be profitable for us to purchase. I know NOTHING about orbital welding other than it costs a lot for the equipment. The job that has prompted this inquiry has the potential for 2 units a month for the foreseeable future....

[Oldgrandad]

In my shop we now have only two colors Blue and Purple. I like Purple for steel and stainless and blue for Aluminum. The blue holds the ball real well and is resistant to mild contamination. On Aluminum I use 3/32 for 3/16 and thinner, 1/8 for the thicker stuff. As Electric4Life says be patient, wait...

[Oldgrandad]

Thanks, Over the top for sure, but the wife reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally likes it so we got. I admit I really like it too.

[Oldgrandad]

45 Deg. angle don't forget to add rod. That said now do at least 1000 hrs. of practice mixed with watching Utube...

[Oldgrandad]

I thought Mesquite was a bush not a tree. What ever it is I do like using it for BBQ.

[Oldgrandad]

Way cool, Great to help those that need, with things they can't buy. You know medical devices are worth a fortune, market that thing you could get $1500 a piece for those, bill direct to the insurance companies.

[Oldgrandad]

Thanks ...

[Oldgrandad]

He's awesome kinda reminds me of that little African doll from Twilight Zone. I'm sure some of you remember him, running around with his knife yelling ya,ya,ya,ya,ya..Your guy's axe is way more intimidating

[Oldgrandad]

LMAO that is hilarious Ryan. My wife and kids basically said the same thing. The store we got him at also had one these little guys standing and flipping the bird, I liked that one but thought it was just a bit over the top so I bought this guy instead. And Ryan thank you I really needed a good laugh...

[Oldgrandad]

I'm way more fartsy than artsy myself. I'll be making a fishing rod holder in the near future. Plasma out a fish with some loops under it to hold the rods. I'll post step by step....

[Oldgrandad]

I have this friendly(not so much) little guy guarding the cabin when I'm away. Goldiloxs won't get past him....