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Ok, heres one this is for airlon's on a airplane wing, military spec. Is there a way to weld it even though it's non-weldable. I really don't want to go to prison because of a military airplane crash. Attached ImagesLast edited by gmc1999; 01-05-2007 at 08:56 PM.MILLER ELITE WELDING HELMET 29 ROADSTERMM 251Lincoln Precision Tig 225Weldtech Cooler
Reply:I thought the military only wanted aircraft repairs made with rivets..._________________Chris
Reply:There are proceedures to follow in mil spec.  I've seen people fired for something as simple as not following proceedures in alodine treatment of aluminum after it was stamped off on a workorder.  These proceedures are there for a reason.
Reply:I welded some 2024 3/4" rod together for fun (got it from the ol' scrap yard).  The welds held but were big fat things and brittle (too much silicon?).  Anyway, I wouldnt risk it unless... you find an approved procedure somewhere.  Probably need to use a specific rivet and patch material to be in spec I would guess. Oh wait!!! Theres still the JB weld trick!  heh.Various GrindersVictor Journeyman torch200cf Acet. 250cf oxygenLincoln 175 plus/alpha2 gunLincoln v205t tigLincoln 350mpEsab 650 plasmaWhen you can get up in the morning, Its a good day.Live each day like its your last.
Reply:Originally Posted by gmc1999Ok, heres one this is for airlon's on a airplane wing, military spec. Is there a way to weld it even though it's non-weldable. I really don't want to go to prison because of a military airplane crash.
Reply:I'm licensed aircraft mechanic with 15 years of government contract work under my belt. If this is going on an aircraft you know that welding this would be illegal and unsafe. If you're using this in a non aircraft application you still would be better off attaching this rivets, screws or bolts. Aircraft alloys can be amazingly strong but with an equally amazing intolerance unapproved methods.