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Post subject:can you weld copper
 Posted: Jun 09, 2008 - 04:27 AM #7631
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Joined: Jun 09, 2008
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| hey guys im new to the sight and was wondering if anyone knew how to weld copper? Not solder or braze, but weld. Anything would be helpful. |
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Post subject:RE: can you weld copper
Posted: Jun 09, 2008 - 02:46 PM #7634
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Joined: Sep 03, 2003
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Location: edinburgh
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Before when i have welded copper i have either used t.i.g or oxy -acetylene , I t.i.g with the welder set on d.c possitve and using a thoriated tungsten ,i just use heavy copper wire e.g heavy industrial earth cable stripped down as a filler. to oxy -acetylene i use sifcupron no 17 rods these are for the welding of hot water tanks etc they have a low melting point ,have a good colour match and dont need any flux ,really good for thin gauge,on small pieces a small propane torch will do .hope this is of some help
aw ra best Marky |
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Post subject:RE: can you weld copper
Posted: Jun 10, 2008 - 05:08 AM #7639
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Joined: Jun 09, 2008
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| thanks for the info. Im not very familiar with tig but will give the rod a try with my oxy-acetylene and see if i have any luck |
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