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Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« on: May 03, 2008, 12:59:17 AM »

Is there any problem mig welding stainless exhaust pipe to aluminized steel exhaust pipe Huh
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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2008, 01:21:01 AM »

I've done it a few times without really thinking about it. This is a good question though....  Popcorn
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 02:23:14 AM »

It sounds like it worked though  Dunno
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Re: Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2008, 08:42:55 AM »

be careful of the fumes...they are toxic........also, to get penetration, you should grind off the aluminum where you are going to weld so the bond can be steel to steel.
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Re: Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2008, 10:08:14 AM »

 The preferred method is 309L filler. This is available in Tig or Mig. If you use steel filler (ER70), cracking could occur.
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Re: Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2008, 04:04:52 PM »

i have to say, ive blasted a few sets of stainless tips on with regular steel mig wire, 75/25 and didnt even touch the coating.  never had a problem. for an exhaust system i dont think you would have a problem.
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Re: Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2008, 03:16:25 PM »

Welding the aluminized will work just fine.  Be carefull welding the stainless though.  The fumes are way more toxic than most people understand.  Make sure you have plenty of ventilation, or ideally, wear a respirator while you weld it.  At work we have to wear a self contained breathing pack to weld stainless.  good luck!

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Re: Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2008, 11:27:07 AM »

What are the fumes.  You would need the correct type of filter to be effective.  How do you fit a respirator under an arc hood?
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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2008, 02:57:11 PM »

What are the fumes.  You would need the correct type of filter to be effective.  How do you fit a respirator under an arc hood?

The fumes can have chromium and nickel. They make low profile filters that fit under your hood.

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Re: Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2008, 04:59:11 PM »

The preferred method is 309L filler. This is available in Tig or Mig. If you use steel filler (ER70), cracking could occur.
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Re: Welding Stainless/Aluminized Exhaust
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2008, 05:29:40 PM »

uh-oh... my fish are gonna be in trouble when the tank stand welds crack lol

The preferred method is 309L filler. This is available in Tig or Mig. If you use steel filler (ER70), cracking could occur.
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