Welding Cast AL, Recommend a Read Please

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Hi Everyone,I have been doing some research on welding AL cast recently and was hoping that someone could recommend a good text, journal, or similar.  I have done simple repairs to cast AL before, but the protect I have in mind is the modification of a motorcycle swingarm.  Being the structural significance of the modification I would like to do some reading on the matter.All types of info would be appreciated, basic methods would be a start, but I would also like some engineering info so that I can perform a stress analysis.Thanks!Jim
Reply:Hey Jim,I have a set of excellent aluminum books by Alcoa. I would recommend: "Welding Alcoa Aluminum" & "Alcoa Structural Handbook" for starters. I have seen these on Amazon.com. Also, IMO, here's a site that's the best for information on most types of welding & associated parameters: http://www.weldreality.com/aluminum-welding-2.htm.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:Thanks, just bought the books off ebay.Great site too.I suppose the best course of action before I pour a lot of time into this project is to ID the exact metal type.  I will have to see if I can borrow work's arc spark.Thanks!JIm