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How to Weld Cast Iron

Two Methods: Temperature and Environment Welding
Welding cast iron is a precision task that requires high heat, and often
expensive equipment. You should not attempt it on the strength of reading a
brief Internet article, no matter how informative. However, understanding the
basics can help you prepare for a qualification course, or to make better
decisions for welding projects run by qualified personnel under your
supervision.
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Keep the cast iron out of the range of 150 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (65 to
260 Celsius). This is a danger zone for cast iron, during which it is the most
unstable and difficult to work with. This will usually mean heating or cooling the iron
before and during the work.
Preheat the sections that require work to the 500 to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit
range (260 to 649 Celsius).
Keep nearby iron cool, but not cold. If cold, you can sometimes run the
machinery to get it up to the desired temperature.
Keep your repair patch cool enough that you can touch it safety with your
bare hand. Hotter patches can ruin the weld, and cold patches will take too long
to heat up to welding temperature. Consult your engineering specifications documents
to know the best temperature for the exact iron formula you are using in your project.
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Repair cracks and rips by attaching a cast part that serves as a patch
between intact parts of the cast iron.
Weld patches in place using short welds, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long each. This will
Method 1 of 2: Temperature and Environment
Method 2 of 2: Welding
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keep the nearby metal from overheating as you work.
Use studding to reinforce major cracks. This technique involves drilling holes
into the cast iron surface, then screwing the patch in place. You then weld the
screws in place as part of the repair job.
Expect to find small cracks in the iron when your welding is done. This is a
normal and unavoidable part of welding cast iron. Use sealing compound for joints
and sections that must be watertight.
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Always preheat or pre-cool cast iron using the same method
throughout. Changing methods can cause stress and fractures in the
cast iron. These may ruin your project, or be small enough to go
unnoticed until the iron fails catastrophically during normal operation.
Cast iron is typically higher in carbon than steel. This makes the iron
brittle, and more difficult to weld than other industrial metals.
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Keep fire suppression handy when working with your welding rig.
Although cast iron is not flammable, you are -- and so are many of the
materials that are part of the welding rig.
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