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Old 03-02-2014, 08:10 PM   #1
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Has anyone used this method for shrinking sheet metal?
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Old 03-02-2014, 08:55 PM   #2
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Has anyone used this method for shrinking sheet metal?
I have heard of people doing some thing like this. Would have to be cautious not to burn thru the sheet metal I would think.
Also have heard of people using a MIG welder with the gas shut off to create a hot spot as well. I can't claim to have done it myself.
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Tell me more about this arc welder method plz
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Has anyone used this method for shrinking sheet metal?
i have used an arc welder to shrink sheet metal but it is not preferable to heating with gas.
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Pete when you use a cutting rod made for cutting steel with an arc it does not deposit any metal. You arc to the rivet and it is instantly hot. Then you drive it.
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