Mig welding stainless steel!, joining rice-pipes...:) |
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Mig welding stainless steel!, joining rice-pipes...:) |
fiid |
Oct 18 2005, 01:41 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
For the WRX engine - I bought a couple of aftermarket (read: RICE) exhaust components for cheap that I could modify to fit on the 914.
I remember reading (I think on here) that it's possible to weld stainless using a regular MIG welder and mild steel wire. Of course the weld will rust, but thats not too much of a concern. Will it actually work? What problems will I encounter. Should I just find someone with a tig and get them to do it? Thanks in advance... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) |
Sammy |
Oct 18 2005, 04:19 PM
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. Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 178 |
With 300 series stainless we usually use 308L wire, with 400 series we run 309L.
Unless it is duplex stainless or something exotic, then all bets are off. Is the pipe magnetic at all? If it's not or just barely magnetic, it's 300 series and easier. If it's strongly magnetic (but not as strong as steel), it will prolly require stress relieving to make sure it doesn't crack. |
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