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Old 01-01-2021, 11:10 PM   #153
speedyHAM
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Originally Posted by JDwhiteWRX View Post
I did some test welding yesterday on some of the scrap cast aluminum I cut off the valve cover just to see how it welds and how well it might clean up after with a flap disc and file finish.

It was not as difficult as expected so as long as I can manage the heat I have a lot more confidence in the project now.
Looking pretty good. A method to avoid warping when welding is to make short welds and let the piece cool in between each weld. Minimizing the heat input to any one area is key, while maintaining the overall part temperature stable (between 120 and 150F) during welding is very important. Preheat of the entire part is useful to maintain dimensional stability during welding.
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