Husqvarna 394 case repairs, welding.

[srcarr52]

+1

might add that "cleaning" w/fiber grinder wheels leaves chit embedded in base metal, contaminating weld.
carbide burrs/die grinder is cleaner. or wire brush...

my rate is $50./hr., btw.

Plus a dedicated stainless steel wire brush. If you brush steel then aluminum or magnesium it will embed microscopic bits of rust and steel into the material.

 

[angelo c]

There are really only two rod alloys readily available. AZ92A and AZ61A, on dirty old cases I can’t really tell the difference.

You set the tig welder on AC with setting similar to welding aluminum. Cleaning and prep is everything.

does pre-heat make a difference ? like with thicker Al ?

and thanks btw.

 

[srcarr52]

does pre-heat make a difference ? like with thicker Al ?

and thanks btw.

No need for preheat with the thickness we are dealing with here. The 300amp tig can make things happen quickly.

 

[beaglebriar]

Beautiful work as always.

I have a busted up set here that I need to send you.

 

[srcarr52]

Beautiful work as always.

I have a busted up set here that I need to send you.

PM me with pictures and I'll let you know if it's feasible.

 

[Wisconsin Welder]

Does it weld "okay"? Kinda like dirty cast aluminum?

 

[srcarr52]

Does it weld "okay"? Kinda like dirty cast aluminum?

A lot like dirty cast.

 

[mx8sst]

The hoard getting ready for cleaning or shipping for powder coating.

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Hello Srcarr52
What is the cost to powder coat a case, do they strip off all the old Husqvarna orange ?
Thanks
mx8sst

 

[kanscruzer]

+1

might add that "cleaning" w/fiber grinder wheels leaves chit embedded in base metal, contaminating weld.
carbide burrs/die grinder is cleaner. or wire brush...

my rate is $50./hr., btw.

Stainless steel wire brush. only used on stainless

 

[srcarr52]

Hello Srcarr52
What is the cost to powder coat a case, do they strip off all the old Husqvarna orange ?
Thanks
mx8sst

Better contact Mike. @Glock37

 

[davidwyby]

$110-$125/hr at a big shop with overhead