05-11-2017, 04:31 PM | #1 |
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Patch panels
When welding in patch panels with MIG, is it ok to have a few gaps in the weld line? I know if you are using a TiG you can weld with no gaps. I use MIG and stitch weld.
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05-11-2017, 05:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Patch panels
I use an Oxy Acetylene torch with aircraft tips. If there is a gap I make a piece to fit it or tack a piece of filler rod in the gap but that's a PITA. Most folks I've seen using a MIG set up just use a series of tack welds but gaps aren't going to be easy in thin metal no matter what welding equipment you use.
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05-11-2017, 05:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: Patch panels
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