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06-11-2007 #1
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question for the welding guru's
I am doing some custom work on some homemade rocker panels that will be welded to some channeling. problem is is that the 2 panels do not butt up to eachother perfectly flat. in some spots there is 1/16th to 1/8th inch of a gap. i am using a mig machine. can i basically fill the 1/8th inch gap and then run a nice bead on top of that? and will it be strong? thanks for the help chris
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06-11-2007 #2
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Yes and yes, just watch your heat and warpage...
06-17-2007 #3
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that is what stitch welding is for. take your time, and you can get it done, although welding that big of a gap in thin sheetmetal is never fun.
06-17-2007 #4
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I find that using finer wire helps because it pools quicker and doesn't force holes in the thin sheet. Just be PATIENT and you'll get 'er done!
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06-18-2007 #5
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You might want to see if you can find a filler alloy that leaves a soft weld. I'd have to look and see what kind of wire I'm running in my mig, but the welds are a PITA to finish unless you hit them with an electric grinder, and be careful not to take off too much material.
Pictures would help.
Mathius
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