 Welding SS Headers, ear broke off |
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| scruz914 |
 Jun 7 2005, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724  |
One of the “ears” broke off one of my stainless steel headers right at the weld. It actually looks like the weld failed/broke. It is a clean break and the pieces cleanly fit back together - no distortion. I need to take it someone either in Santa Cruz or San Jose to get it welded.
Is there anything special with SS that I should be aware of when looking for a welding shop to do the work? Any shop recommendations in the South Bay or Santa Cruz? |
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| ChrisReale |
Jun 7 2005, 05:06 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
I think welding S/S is tricky, so just make it clear that it is S/S. Maybe TangerineRacing will chime in, since he "apparantly" knows a thing or two about welding Stainless, or so I've been told (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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| Jakester |
Jun 7 2005, 05:12 PM
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lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097 |
I've welded stainless quite a bit using a MIG setup. It's not too tricky as long as the gauge isn't too thin, since it takes a fair amount of heat (thin = blowouts and warping). Welding stainless with a TIG is tricky, then again, welding anything with TIG takes a lot of practice and good fundamentals (neither of which I have).
I would think a member could help you out rather than forcing you to a welding shop - but what do I know, I'm a newbie... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| Joe Ricard |
Jun 7 2005, 07:55 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I took my SSi pipes to a guy that TIG welded them up 3 years ago. He was a true artist with a welder.
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| ChrisFoley |
Jun 7 2005, 10:31 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,927 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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Don't let anyone MIG weld that piece back onto the pipe.
A good TIG weld will take care of it nicely. Look for cracks on all the other "ears" too. |
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| scruz914 |
Jun 8 2005, 12:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
Thanks for all of your responses. Chris, My beginner welding book says that TIG should be used when welding SS. At the least it is going to be one of my criterias. Good point on checking the other ears. Can anyone suggest a shop in the South Bay? -Jeff |
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