wafrederick
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The JB weld is a temporary fix,won't fix it for good.Get it tig welded.Heli arc welding is another option
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How hard to weld aluminum?
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I hope by now the OP has either applied some JB weld, or paid someone to fix it for him.
Uhm, you do realize tig welding and heli arc welding are the same process, no?
Magnesium is actually fairly simple to weld repair. Back when I was into vintage MX, I did a good number of repairs on those old cases, most of which were a mag alloy.
The JB weld is a temporary fix,won't fix it for good.Get it tig welded.Heli arc welding is another option
Uhm, you do realize tig welding and heli arc welding are the same process, no?
Magnesium? For the love of God don't catch it on fire.
Magnesium is actually fairly simple to weld repair. Back when I was into vintage MX, I did a good number of repairs on those old cases, most of which were a mag alloy.
MagnumForce
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Just don't use a cutting torch on itI hope by now the OP has either applied some JB weld, or paid someone to fix it for him.
Uhm, you do realize tig welding and heli arc welding are the same process, no?
Magnesium is actually fairly simple to weld repair. Back when I was into vintage MX, I did a good number of repairs on those old cases, most of which were a mag alloy.
wafrederick
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Magnesium is a whole different process to weld on.The newer GM transfer cases are magnesium now.The Stanley Bostitch nail gun housings are magnesium too
Magnesium is a whole different process to weld on.The newer GM transfer cases are magnesium now.The Stanley Bostitch nail gun housings are magnesium too
Magnesium is the same process as aluminum.
Chuck122
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I assume it is cast aluminum. if it is it will be soaked in impurities and oil. I'd advise you pay someone to tig it, because welding such part require that you sneak up on it with the heat. which is hard to do with a mig. unless you want to fork out a hefty chunk of change, buy a tig a learn to use it, then do the repair, I'd let a pro do that one
Fifelaker
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I find magnesium a bit easier to weld than aluminum. It tends to wet out better than aluminum. The major drawback is the filler is pricey. I use the same tig/heli arc welder for both and the same settings.
No one here uses a carbon arc torch?
I use it on occasion to heat a bolt or the like, but not for welding. Way to hard to control compared to the tig.
Gregg33
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Maybe I'm lazy, but I'd just take it to my favorite welder, pay him some cash and it's done. Not worth the headache or the investment in equipment unless you plan on welding aluminum regularly. I had a cracked steering box on a tractor done. I've had no problems/ recracking, it's been well over 10 years.