Bear Hunt=Dead Wheel & Tire....

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Hey guys,One of my customers brought over an alum. wheel from his Nissan truck that was killed by a 308Win. from a newbie on the morning(this Mon.) of his 1st hunt. Needless to say his hunt ended right there.Cleaned it, ground out the lead & copper bullet splash with a carbide grinder, pre-heat with a rosebud to 300*, scrub w/SS wire brush w/acetone, & MIG w/5356. Have (10)pics....need a couple xtra minutes to post both groups. Thanks.....Denny Attached ImagesComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:2nd Group: Attached ImagesComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Nice repair. Bet the customer was happy it could be repaired, and he didn't have to go and buy another one.  Glad no one was hurt. Happy Thanksgiving.
Reply:are those porosity holes in that last pic?
Reply:when you do a repair like this wouldnt you keep the un ground for extra strength
Reply:Well at least he's got a tire skin rug outta the deal.
Reply:Originally Posted by Bozzzawhen you do a repair like this wouldnt you keep the un ground for extra strength
Reply:Originally Posted by Bozzzawhen you do a repair like this wouldnt you keep the un ground for extra strength
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyWell at least he's got a tire skin rug outta the deal.
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediver What's the bag limit on aluminum hoofed Nissan's?
Reply:Glad nobody was injured. I wonder if that guy will get invited back! I suppose a tire can resemble an animal, what with the shiny aluminum in the center and all.At least it was the wheel and not the engine block!Ranger 250 GXTSmith Gas Axe
Reply:Originally Posted by BurningMetalare those porosity holes in that last pic?
Reply:To BurningMetal & 65mopar,There are a couple spots of porosity both inside & outside although none affecting the entrance hole. Even with the scrub with a SS brush & acetone, & cleaning the metal with a carbide cutter on a die grinder, it is probably some tiny particles of copper or lead residue that is embedded in the surrounding area. The die-penetrant test did not reveal any flaws in the welds.....it will hold air quite nicely.DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Is this legal? Repairing aluminum wheels you would think there would be somthing prohibiting that due to safety issues. What kind of welding certs are required? What does DOT think about this? Just curious, not trying to get anyone into trouble.
Reply:I don't do aluminum, so the only perspective I can speak from is mild steelSometimes I have a burnthrough, and I'm in a hurry, and do a "swirly" Work in a circular motion around the edge of the hole towards the middle.  Invariably I get a pocket in the center.  Usually trapped slag because I pull the arc for a second to let the filler cool.  It works to fill a hole in a sorta fast way, but it's not reccomended for something that takes stress.If it's something crucial, I get the hole filled to where it will hold a puddle, grind it back some, then fill it again properly.For what it is, I can't really condemn the weld here.The extra time involved to make it perfect might, or might not, be worthwhile.For a student of welding, this isn't a prime example.  But for those of you that do actually weld in the field, it is something that occurs occassionaly.It's a quick patch, and it wasn't put forward as perfect artwork.  So it be what it be.BTW........I've found that if I can reach both sides, I make the puddle holding patch on one side, grind it out, fill it, grind the other side to get rid of the slag on the underside of the first weld, then fill the opposite side.  Time consuming, but in some cases worth it.  A weld such as this can take quite a bit of time to finish.Only real perfection I've ever seen is how God makes babies"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammOnly real perfection I've ever seen is how God makes babies
Reply:Originally Posted by BoostinjdmWhat about the ones with extra fingers or toes?  Overstock?