New guy here, thanks for the add guys!
Purchased a LOTOS 175A 220V Mig machine, looking to weld
On a cast iron differential from a car. Essentially I will be welding what seems to be 1/4" thick steel onto the housing itself. What I did not realize was the price of Nickel wire. Its expensive!
Should I A) buy a stick machine or B)is there any cost effective way to weld Cast iron with a MIG?
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Thanks for the reply.
Looks like I can make it happen with some 308 stainless wire. Anybody have experience with this?
Looks like I can make it happen with some 308 stainless wire. Anybody have experience with this?
No experience but all the books say you need a different gas to get the best stainless welds.Looks like I can make it happen with some 308 stainless wire. Anybody have experience with this?
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Looks like stainless rod wont be strong enough.
This bracket bolts the torque arm to the differential of the car, alot of torque involved.
Looks like I can buy an inexpensive stick welder off Amazon (200amp DC). Use some nickel rod. Will be less expensive than nickel wire for a MIG. What do you think?
The picture is what I will be doing.
This bracket bolts the torque arm to the differential of the car, alot of torque involved.
Looks like I can buy an inexpensive stick welder off Amazon (200amp DC). Use some nickel rod. Will be less expensive than nickel wire for a MIG. What do you think?
The picture is what I will be doing.
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