Cast aluminium welding?

[pjb]

Is it possible to weld bits of a broken aluminium casting back on?
If so, anyone know where I might get this done (North Shore)?
Cheers!

[Tarmac]

It is certainly possible, it comes down to how Poo the cast is to start with (quality of the ally) but from what I have found - doing this - results vary from fkn awesome to av to poo. Also depends on the application, av may be fine ... sometimes on a bad day I blame the cast...

[pruggerdore]

who where no idea but the best material I have found to weld back together with is the same as what came out. Ie the broken bits or another part of the casting that dosnt need to be there. back yard styles lol. real alloy welders will know what they need too use

[007]

Don't k ow if this is suitable for what you want to do but I have used this and it is strong as.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farmi ... 488165.htm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwyglwkZcCU

[williamhamilton]

Is it possible to weld bits of a broken aluminium casting back on?
Is so, anyone know where I might get this done (North Shore)?
Cheers!

Sent as PM too

We use HTS2000 for this type of work with good results. Usually we have a number of rods sitting in the workshop for repairs. It can be a miracle tool for your box of tricks....

W

[Tarmac]

Never used the sugjested bits but yes any eng shop worth their salt should be able to tig your bits back together

[coxsy]

i use a company on gt south rd penrose ,but can't find them, speciality welding or something

[DEATH_INC]

i use a company on gt south rd penrose ,but can't find them, speciality welding or something

Machine part welding? They're pretty good.

If you come that far though....bring it to Manukau and I'll have a look at it. Post up some pics.

[coxsy]

thats sounds right, welded up side window frame for the 66 mustang

[pjb]

Cheers fellas! Got some HTS2000 sticks on the way...