TT Harness Bar update - prototype 95% complete design revision >>>>
12-31-2002, 09:41 PM
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Actually, when trying to do a polishing job on stainless, the welds...
have a tendency to "blue". Halo's of color will form on the rest of the tubing from the heat. It can be difficult to do right if not equipped. I think a special welding torch is needed. I may be incorrect. I have a p-car friend in Atlanta that does specialty work on LMP race cars. He hates working with the stainless exhaust system welding...
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01-01-2003, 10:38 AM
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i had no idea they turned blue when you heat them up. you sure its not titanium?
stainless becomes more shiny before they melt. i may have this mixed up with other metal.
anyhow if you weld inside the car, you probably want tig welding (stainless and mild steel are same)
if you weld outside the car, you can do all, tig, mig, brazing, etc.
frankly, brazing is not bad either, its looks neet if you do it well. its not as strong but strong enough.
which ever metal you use, its your choice, all metals have trade offs, e.g stainless is not as strong as mild steel. mild steel rusts faster than stainless, etc...
anyhow if you weld inside the car, you probably want tig welding (stainless and mild steel are same)
if you weld outside the car, you can do all, tig, mig, brazing, etc.
frankly, brazing is not bad either, its looks neet if you do it well. its not as strong but strong enough.
which ever metal you use, its your choice, all metals have trade offs, e.g stainless is not as strong as mild steel. mild steel rusts faster than stainless, etc...
01-01-2003, 01:43 PM
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It's bolt-in...so it doesn't matter. I agree on the tig welder. >>>
Given the fact that I do not have my toys, er..tools with me, I will have an outside metal shop make it for me. $$$ are a consideration as well. Mild steel tubing is the preference for this type of setup. Powder coating should be no problem...
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