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** Mild steel only |
** Mild steel only |
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** Beware of galvanised steel |
** Beware of galvanised steel |
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** Beware of lead-bearing and copper-bearing paints |
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* General angle grinder safety |
* General angle grinder safety |
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** Types of disc |
** Types of disc |
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* Proper grinding and prep |
* Proper grinding and prep |
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** Bevels right way up and properly spaced |
** Bevels right way up and properly spaced |
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** Proper fit-up between parts |
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** Option of using backing blocks (temporary and permanent) |
** Option of using backing blocks (temporary and permanent) |
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* Using holding magnets and clamps |
* Using holding magnets and clamps |
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|| Executing the most basic weld |
|| Executing the most basic weld |
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* Don't need to grind, but parts need to be clean |
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* Good fit-up essential |
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* Proper torch position and angles |
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** Push angle a little steeper than normal |
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** Biased towards the vertical plate |
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** Weaving pattern, spending more time on upper plate |
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* Stitch and alternating stick to control distortion |
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* Pre-compensation for distortion |
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[Demonstration and practice till successful] |
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|| Second most common weld type |
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Butt joint |
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Lap joint |
Lap joint |
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Proper grinding and prep |
Proper grinding and prep |
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T-joint |
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Proper grinding and prep |
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Pool welds |
Pool welds |
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