How to MIG Weld Cast Iron

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Welding Cast Iron | Lincoln Electric More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Suzanne Balen | permalink
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Cast iron is difficult, but not impossible, to weld. In most cases, welding on cast iron involves repairs to castings, not joining casting to other members.
Tags: welding cast iron, cast iron repair, process, knowledge, theory, smaw
For further reading: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-how-to/Pages/welding-cast-iron-detail.aspx ^[1]

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Welding Cast Iron can make a preacher cuss. More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Jon Giltner | permalink
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Welding Cast Iron like it was your Freakin Job
Tags: welding cast iron,how to weld cast iron
For further reading: http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/welding-cast-iron.html ^[2]

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Cold Welding Cast Iron With MIG...... More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Franckjp | permalink
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Hey guys, A couple years ago I had several cast iron repairs needing welded. Cracked intake & exhaust manifolds, wood stoves, & some decorative cast iron
Tags: cold welding cast iron with mig......, welding tips, mig welding tips, stick welding tips, tig welding tips, arc welding tips

For further reading: http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/cold-welding-cast-iron-with-mig.html ^[3]

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Cold Weld Cast Iron Mig Trick More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Christian Mayaud | permalink
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For grey iron cracked casting repairs. Groove out the crack, or bevel the pieces if they are separate, like you would normally prep it for stick electrode
Tags: cold weld cast iron mig trick, welding tips, mig welding tips, stick welding tips, tig welding tips, arc welding tips
For further reading: http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/cold-weld-cast-iron-mig-trick.html ^[4]

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Cast Iron Welding: Procedures and Free Guide More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Scott Chaiet | permalink
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Guide to cast iron welding. Understand processes, techniques, procedures and repairs. Video and free guide.
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For further reading: http://www.weldguru.com/CastIron.html ^[5]

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1. http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-how-to/Pages/welding-cast-iron-detail.aspx

2. http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/welding-cast-iron.html

3. http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/cold-welding-cast-iron-with-mig.html

4. http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/cold-weld-cast-iron-mig-trick.html

5. http://www.weldguru.com/CastIron.html