I'd let you use whatever you wanted on my car. Kvach
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Timney <joetimney@dol.net>
To: Land-speed List <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 3:01 AM
Subject: Welding
> Group:
>
> ARC Welding: Used to build bridges and ships
>
> Mig Welding: Small Unit: Used to weld sheet Metal
> Larger Unit: Used for thicker sheet metal
>
> TIG Welding: Used to weld race cars, Space ships and things you want to
> last!!!
>
> Joking aside...penetration is what is important. One should make a
> coupon( sample piece) and test it for complete penetration before
> attempting to weld with some of the smaller machines. It may be YOUR
> LIFE!!!! I use TIG for almost everything...but I know the limit. I have
> had Nasa certs and welded space suit junk in past jobs. I was required
> to weld many coupons for testing and I learned the value of testing the
> penetration in various types of joints.
>
> Mig welds are VERY hard and if not penetrated enough, they will snap on
> impact of a crash. Too many welds are done with those 120 volt little
> shit boxes everybody sells. ( I know many a race car has been built with
> one!)
>
> Another thing: Use the correct rod for the job. Mig wire is NOT for
> heliacing! There is a difference.
>
> just my option!!!
>
> joe
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