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fender Patch Panel

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by auto_guy, Jun 1, 2009.

  1. Jun 1, 2009
    auto_guy

    auto_guy Member

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    Time to start on some body work. Im not happy with the welds. When i get them knocked down i can still see the 2 parts to be joined. Am i knocking too much off or am i not running enough heat in the metal to fuse it? Im not flanging it im just butt welding it.

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    auto_guy, Jun 1, 2009
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  2. Jun 1, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    More heat.
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2009
    rixcj

    rixcj Member

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    X2...your weld should burn right through to the backside. Maybe not 100% of the seam burns through, but enough to know that you're getting penetration.

    Rich
     
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  4. Jun 3, 2009
    HOGHEAD

    HOGHEAD Made in the U S A

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    Gotta be hotter & cleaner Mig dont like rust ,,, & when you weld it hotter do a stich weld (little here & a little ther) ,,, not one long weld or you will have big hole about half way though,,



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  5. Jun 3, 2009
    auto_guy

    auto_guy Member

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    Yes ive been doing a stich weld (tack welds) I will try more heat. Thanks
     
    auto_guy, Jun 3, 2009
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  6. Jun 4, 2009
    auto_guy

    auto_guy Member

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    I love this board!!. I turned the heat up a tad and POW. Everythings working good now. Im almost done welding in another patch panel. Then i can slap some putty on it and call it good. Then off to the firewall.
     
    auto_guy, Jun 4, 2009
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