Around And Around And Around We Weld..

[zapster]

More Machine chucks to rebuild..
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These get beat up pretty bad..
Just look at the abuse the key has put up with..
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Shoulder is gone..
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So after cleaning this is what I like to do..
Go around just the outside edge and build a little valley to fill in..
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Next!

...zap!

[zapster]

Valley..
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Filled..
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Next!..

...zap!

[zapster]

Dont ask me why all the repeat pics:dizzy::confused:

Well anyway..
Repeat the edge deal..
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After that its laps up the side..
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Here's the "Play Pen"..
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Torch..
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Same tungestion without re-grinding from start to finish..

Now some will say "Why not just stick weld it?"

Because its cold out..
Stick = Smoke in shop..
Smoke in shop = doors wide open so those with resperatory problems won't cry..
Heat is on..
1075$$ Gas bill last month!!

Just doing my part to conserve heat and it's really good sideways practice anyway..


Thats why..

I get all the fun jobs..

...zap!

[Rocko]

Looks good

I have never tig weld before so i have a question.

would stick weld have been easier or better in anyway for this job than tig?

[Qucifer]

I like your double bass setup in the second to last pic.

[zapster]

Stick welding..
Kinda yes..
Kinda no..

Faster..maybe..
But more clean up to deal with..
With Tig what you see is what you get..

No guessing if its filled enough...
No mess to deal with after..

Matter of choice so My choice is Tig everytime..:cool:

...zap!

[yorkiepap]

Hey Zap,
Nice work.... as usual.
A couple questions:
Do you jog or run super slow?
That's a chunk of steel....what amps/filler did you use?

My boss enlightened me we have a job(maybe) that is going to require welding a tube 1.5" OD X .072 wall X 3"L to a baseplate 3.5" sq. X 1/8" thick. The first order is going to be 600 pcs. I was informed to start designing a setup for some serious production if we get the bid. I have an old, like new condition TV Tenna Rotor motor that has some great torque & control unit to make a homemade positioner. My neighbor said he can easily configure a footpedal for continous/jog operation. The company requested samples of MIG & TIG to determine the asthetic quality for their application. Just wondering if continous rotation can be effective in either MIG or TIG....your opinion? Thanks.... Denny

[zapster]

I like your double bass setup in the second to last pic.

:laugh::laugh:

And I only have a single kik drum..

I call it the "Kik pedal and the Hi Hat pedal..

...zap!

[zapster]

Hey Zap,
Nice work.... as usual.
A couple questions:
Do you jog or run super slow?
That's a chunk of steel....what amps/filler did you use?

My boss enlightened me we have a job(maybe) that is going to require welding a tube 1.5" OD X .072 wall X 3"L to a baseplate 3.5" sq. X 1/8" thick. The first order is going to be 600 pcs. I was informed to start designing a setup for some serious production if we get the bid. I have an old, like new condition TV Tenna Rotor motor that has some great torque & control unit to make a homemade positioner. My neighbor said he can easily configure a footpedal for continous/jog operation. The company requested samples of MIG & TIG to determine the asthetic quality for their application. Just wondering if continous rotation can be effective in either MIG or TIG....your opinion? Thanks.... Denny


I just run it as fast as it "lets me"
No jogging..:nono:
The torch never moves..

Some guys will weld with the piece stopped untill it "gets away from them" and then hit the pedal to bring it "back"...
These are made for continous welds so to me jogging is cheating..
Only one stop/start per revolution..

Continous is good with either application..
Just need time to figure out Heat..R.P.M. and Comfort in that order..

200 Amps..
3/32"Red
3/32 70s-2 filler..
Yup 3/32"



...zap!

[yorkiepap]

Hey Zap,
That's what I was looking for and my thoughts also. I did a trial run with the MIG with a setup on the lathe in back gear, and the welds came out good. Had to up the heat/WF a notch, but once I got the feel, it was quite easy. I'm going to finish the positioner this week and I'm sure the setup in the vertical position will go nicely. If they like the finished prototypes & we get the contract, they are going to order an additional 3400 just for this year. My boss said I can work at home......YUP!!!! CAN DO!!! Thanks bro'....... Denny

[David R]

Nice job Zap

Idamiggedit!

David

[4shorts]

Gees Zap I don't know how the hell you do it so neat. You must be as steady as a surgeon. This is why I like hanging out here when I can so I'll have a quality goal to reach for. My hats off to you man. Paul

[mat]

Well Zap, I have a suggestion for your bosses if they want to save some money in labour and they will still be able to keep the doors shut, 1.Buy a MIG
2. I guess you guys have a little welding area and your gear does not move around alot then? well simply install a small exhaust fan on the side of the shed with a bit of flexable pipe leading to over your welding area, that will suck up all the fumes and keep your friends happy.

[700R]

Have you ever considered a torch with an internal wire feeder in it? Or is that mainly used for automated production lines? Seems to me that that would be nice on a job with that much welding...


Oh...and last week in class (3rd class in lab), I worked my way up to (6) 4" beads without sharpening...lol

[mat]

Internal wire feeder? you must be thinking of a Robot.

[jgst]

Hey zap,
What size/make of torch is that in the (2nd last??) photo?