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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

12-05-2021, 14:57

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Welding on board?

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Re: Welding on board?

That is only applicable to low hydrogen electrodes, and only if welding alloy steels because the moisture in the flux causes hydrogen embrittlement in medium and high carbon steels. Stainless and...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

09-05-2021, 20:45

Replies: 44

Welding on board?

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Posted By Reefmagnet

Re: Welding on board?

Anything using gas for shielding is going to be a PITA when used in an open area subject to draughts. It takes a lot more breeze to upset self shielded wires and a lot more again to effect stick...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

30-04-2021, 23:40

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Welding on board?

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Posted By Reefmagnet

Re: Welding on board?

I'd have to respectfully disagree with a couple of things there. If you TIG or MIG weld stainless steel with full penetration, you do need to purge the underside of the weld, however stick electrode...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

30-04-2021, 16:09

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Welding on board?

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Posted By Reefmagnet

Re: Welding on board?

What you say is true to an extent. For example, stick (MMAW) electrodes are still used for some some gnarly site constructions and general maintenance because it offers two things production...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

29-04-2021, 14:57

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Welding on board?

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Posted By Reefmagnet

Re: Welding on board?

I'd use good old fashion stick electrodes of 316L on a small inverter welding machine with TIG capability just in case you want to go that route down the track. Forget wire feed processes on a...

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