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08-14-2012, 01:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Lemoore, Ca
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Frame welding?
Going to be doing a camaro front clip swap on our truck, want to know what welder I should use. How big do I need to go? Wire fed or arc welding? Have done some welding, just the first time welding a frame.
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08-14-2012, 10:03 PM
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Location: Marianna Arkansas
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Re: Frame welding?
I would definatly look for a wire welder with a 220volt plug so it will have the ability to get hot enough to get good heat penatration. Make sure everything is of course clean and ground out to a bevel to help the wire flow path. Jim
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08-14-2012, 10:30 PM
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Location: Delta,Pa
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Re: Frame welding?
Dont take offense to this but if your asking this question you probably shouldnt be welding a frame. It takes time and experience ti know when your welds are structurally sound. This is not a place to "learn" A failed weld can end in someones death in this situation. To answer the question a miller 210 or equivelant would be a good choice.
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08-15-2012, 01:46 AM
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Re: Frame welding?
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No offense taken, I got some different opinions from people in regards to wire feed vs arc so thought I would ask here too. I'm sure I will have no problems with it just seeing what others have done and how it turned out. Still no response from someone who has done a frame swap???? |
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