How To Weld A Cast Aluminum Bolt Hole Without Damaging the Threads
Cast aluminum weld repairs are difficult. Welding around a bolt hole without damaging the threads is even more difficult. Here’s how to get it done quickly and easily using a simple trick with a stainless steel bolt.
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to weld a cast aluminum bolt hole without damaging the threads.
Clean area to be repaired with degreaser and wire brush.
Use a carbide burr tool is to fully expose the bright metal.
Remove debris with compressed air and rinse area with acetone.
This provides a mild pre-heat and ensures all grease and oils are cooked away.
Thread Stainless Steel bolt into threaded area to be repaired.
Execute the repair, fully demonstrated in the video below…
How to weld a cast aluminum bolt hole without damaging the threads demonstrated and clearly explained by The Fabrication Series from start-to-finish…
Knowing this quick Stainless steel bolt trick will probably save you on your next repair job!
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