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[spyderdrifter]

I will be moving on to 7018 at one point. My instructor has me on 6010 for now though.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Got 3 done today

 

[CODE4]

Right on man. You running a root pass without filler and then a cap?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

No it's just a single pass, i like your autogenous root idea. Apprently a lot of sch10 is welded without filler. I just fill it up 1/16 rod 80amps

 

[spyderdrifter]

Finished up 6010 last week with overhead position. It really sucked.

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Then started corner joints in my oxyweld class.

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I'll be starting lap joints next monday.

And I finally moved on to 7018 sticks. I think I like them a lot more than the 6010's

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Also have gained better control of my beads.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

I'd do welding school again. Miss that shit so easy.

Heres how far i am

 

[spyderdrifter]

Nice. I can't wait to be good enough to start doing g all the welding projects I have for my cars. Looks great.

 

[91-GS]

Have noticed that stainless welds nicely with same flux core that is used for regular mild steel. What are downsides to doing so other than that weld itself will rust?

 

[wishihadatalon]

You're looking at rapid corrosion due to the formation of chromium carbides (sensitization). The lack of a stabilizing elements (titanium, nickle, or columbium that join with carbon easier than chrome) in the filler material means that the carbon joins with the chrome. That lack of chrome means you can't form the oxide layer that is needed to make S.S. corrosion resistant. Brittle fracture is also possible because chromium carbides are relatively large stress risers in the weld metal and at the weld interface.

 

[YZFR1]

Got this new job recently that specializes in pumping fluids, they are making me build these manifolds out of 16g stainless for the big Hitachi trucks. They also want to get me 6g certified so that I could weld on the skids, the funny thing is that I was hired on as an electrician panel builder. Lol

Here is what those manifolds look like

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After they are welded, assembled and cleaned we pressure test them in the water to check for any leaks before proceeding to QC them.

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Part of the fabrication process, installing brackets.

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They have two separate shops, one for stainless and the other for carbon steel only. This is inside the stainless shop.

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[wishihadatalon]

Got the opportunity to make some frame pieces for a Mr.T phone booth (some sort of promotional thing). Anyway, adjusted for distortion and they came out great.

 

[99gst_racer]

TJ, which box are you using?

 

[wishihadatalon]

Lincoln squarewave 175. I learned on old school equipment, I don't need any of that fancy shit haha. That being said, I would love a good old syncrowave or a new dynasty.

 

[99gst_racer]

Nothing wrong with the Squarewave boxes at all.

And I'd love a new Dynasty or Intervec 205 too. Just can't get past that cost complication...

 

[YZFR1]

Got 6G certified on Tuesday but it kind of sucks I thought I would get a bump because of it but it hasn't happened yet

Anyways, a couple picks from last week..

16g stainless corner joint, 130 amps

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1/8" tubing and plate fillet weld with 3/32" wire, 150 amps

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[CODE4]

Anyone hungry for some pie?

This is a current sidework project - 2000 Civic SI with an HX35. Owner wants to retain A/C compressor (Florida) so the downpipe is tight. A standard radius 2.5" 90 would not work, so I made a handful of 15 degree pie cuts and was able to squeeze it in there, as well as clocking it so that all 5 bolts could be removed with ease.

Owner also wants to keep factory exhaust (sleeper maybe?) so I cut the ball/socket flange from OEM downpipe to find it sleeved and packed with sound deadener. OD of the factory cut piece is 2.125" - so I will have to take a 2.5" x 2" concentric reducer and cut it back slightly so that I can buttweld it to the OEM cutoff piece. O2 bung is retained in the factory location just before the ball/socket flange.

Anyway, specs on equipment used:

Miller Dynasty 280DX
CK 300 amp 2 series water cooled torch, gas lens, #7 cup, 2% thoriated (3/32")
1/16" 316L filler rod where needed
Jet HVBS-56M band saw for miter cuts

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[Archer Fabrications]

I know you brushed that out of habbit @CODE4

Heres my latest from today's vband action

Also got one and 3/4 of the 3 welds on the side exit then found outnthe hard way moisture in the tank. Again.... f***ing christ!

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[CODE4]

@UrbanSmoker I started to brush it, but ended up pasting it with acid/pickeling gel and after letting it sit I hit with some scotchbright to clean up the heat stain.

What filler are you using in those above pics for the butt weld? .035/.045? I need to pick some of that up. Plenty of times where even 1/16 is a little big, but obviously in our industry I rarely grab anything smaller than 3/32". Color looks great, how was the final fitup of all 4 runners?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

@UrbanSmoker I started to brush it, but ended up pasting it with acid/pickeling gel and after letting it sit I hit with some scotchbright to clean up the heat stain.

What filler are you using in those above pics for the butt weld? .035/.045? I need to pick some of that up. Plenty of times where even 1/16 is a little big, but obviously in our industry I rarely grab anything smaller than 3/32". Color looks great, how was the final fitup of all 4 runners?

Final fitup was just fine. Things moved minorly but it looks good. I use 1/16 for the automotive stuff. My local supplier doesnt have .035 or .045 tig rod, only mig wire and i didn't wanna buy a huge spool I'd love to get my hands on some though.

I'm finding 53 amps on 16g with the 1/16 is pretty good a d 105 on the sch10

These are just prototype parts i picked up some ice engine works modeling blocks so i can play with design easier and quicker. Maybe even give a 16g tube mani a shot

 

[wishihadatalon]

Lately I have been working on some duct work for this intercooler setup that I built last year. So far with just the fans, the duct work is working really well. I still need to seal the radiator to the core support, but that should be easy.

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Also working on the front bumper portion with some sort of fang type thing to keep air from spilling around the intercooler core.

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[CODE4]

Finishing off the Civic downpipe project...

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[crash89]

Great looking welds, Code4!! But why in the hell would they go from a 3" dp back into a factory exhaust?!?!

 

[CODE4]

Beats me...

Here are some photos from a cart/cage for a diesel generator we have at the shop. Had shitty little 3" wheels that were only good for smooth concrete. No casters either on the factory setup.

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[Archer Fabrications]

I want your fab table @CODE4

 

[CODE4]

I would love to have one of those in my garage. I get back to shop work maybe twice a year, and the table is always covered with shit from other people. No one uses it except me.