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Yoke material
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:17 pm
Author: chrisw1
Hello . I need to repair a lock stop on a spare Z1 bottom yoke
What material are they made of and best welding method please
Re: Yoke material
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:56 am
Author: kev edwards
I think they are cast iron, and the best way is muggy welding, which most don't do.
Re: Yoke material
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:20 pm
Author: zed1015
They are cast STEEL.
You can weld via Gas, Mig. Tig or Arc.
Probably best to use ARC in short bursts to build up a new stop.
Re: Yoke material
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:12 pm
Author: chrisw1
Thanks ......I will look at it over xmas
Re: Yoke material
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:42 pm
Author: Gavin
If using arc on a cast steel opt for a hydrogen controlled electrode
Less chance of cracking occurring in the heat affected zone
Re: Yoke material
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:08 pm
Author: kev edwards
I stand corrected, cast steel it is then, should be easy to build the repair up.