Re: [lro] Welding Galvanized Metal Safely

From: MarkoNTL (marko.cosic@ntlworld.com)
Date: Sat Nov 16 2002 - 13:20:12 EST

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    > You could also use a silicon bronze welding wire with 100% Argon
    > shielding gas. This requires less surface prep, as the silicon
    > bronze filler has good affinity for the zinc, resulting in much less
    > loss to evaporation. Silicon bronze also has greater corrosion
    > resistance than steel fillers, so it's not always necessary to repair
    > the damaged galvanized surface. That's probably a moot point, since
    > you're likely going to be painting the footwells, but it's a big win
    > for things like HVAC use -- And galvanized chassises, too. You still
    > don't want to breath the fumes, but good ventilation should be
    > enough without needing a positive pressure system.

    What is the strength of this like? (Thinking of it for welding rollcage to a
    galv chassis - 6mm plated already but then galved) Else I can grind the top
    plates and have it welded normally.
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