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This is... basically from my thread on the power hammer but I wanted to copy it here in the welding section hoping to catch someones eye.
Welding question...
Frame for power hammer is primarily 4" X 8" X 3/8" wall. My mig is on the light side for welding this kind of steel so I'm going to borrow a Lincoln buzz box from a neighbor. 60 series rod or 70 series rod? Should I be going for shear tensile strength or slightly more ductility here? My thought is 70 series will be slightly more prone to cracking due to the impact related nature of this machine and so 60 series might be advised.
Pro welders, am I right about the better ductility of the 60 series or is brute strength better in this application?
Thanks,
Ex
Welding question...
Frame for power hammer is primarily 4" X 8" X 3/8" wall. My mig is on the light side for welding this kind of steel so I'm going to borrow a Lincoln buzz box from a neighbor. 60 series rod or 70 series rod? Should I be going for shear tensile strength or slightly more ductility here? My thought is 70 series will be slightly more prone to cracking due to the impact related nature of this machine and so 60 series might be advised.
Pro welders, am I right about the better ductility of the 60 series or is brute strength better in this application?
Thanks,
Ex