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mattpilmoor

posted on 15/2/05 at 05:49 PM Reply With Quote
welding triangulation?

What's the deal with welding inside the tight angles to secure the triangulation. I had a go on some practice tubing to no avail. The nozzle gets in the way!

Any advice appreciated as always

Cheers in advance.

Matt





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kb58

posted on 15/2/05 at 06:00 PM Reply With Quote
For TIG welding you extend the tip out further, use a gas lens, and come in from the sides. I have no idea about MIG other then coming in from the sides also.





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Mark Allanson

posted on 15/2/05 at 07:38 PM Reply With Quote
I have an old nozzle fishmouthed on 2 sides to get close in. It is awkward, but work from the outsides inward as most of the stresses are on the corners (use higher amps)





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Peteff

posted on 15/2/05 at 08:52 PM Reply With Quote
When I do them I tend to do both sides and run the weld over, then from the front join the two sides. It makes a pocket to weld into and holds the gas if you are a bit far away. Keep the power up. Rescued attachment joint.jpg
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JoelP

posted on 15/2/05 at 09:06 PM Reply With Quote
just do what i did...

polyfiller and paint, the inspector will never notice

seriously, for the wider angles its not too hard to get in (from the side, as kb says). for tight angles, consider adding a small piece of metal to bridge the gap, and weld round it. if ya see what i mean.






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Dale

posted on 15/2/05 at 09:08 PM Reply With Quote
I cheated there and brazed the unaccessable side.
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mattplace

posted on 16/2/05 at 12:09 AM Reply With Quote
all i did was turned the feed and gas up squirted it in there! turned very neat but would recommend practicing on a few scrap bits first.
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turbo time

posted on 16/2/05 at 06:10 AM Reply With Quote
Buy a "tapered nozzle". Do it the right way, $15 or so.
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mattpilmoor

posted on 16/2/05 at 06:59 AM Reply With Quote
Cheers guys, I'll see if i can get hold of a nozzle today so i can modify it and get in there. Otherwise i'll blue-tack it.





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Vet Will

posted on 3/3/05 at 12:35 PM Reply With Quote
Stick weld it - easy!

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Simon

posted on 5/3/05 at 12:58 AM Reply With Quote
Cut up a spare piece of box and weld that in - kind of like a 3D fillet? Adds strength and makes for better accessability

ATB

Simon






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