Hi , Need advice on a grade of aluminium suitable for thread tapping and
welding (tig) to a damaged cast ally dirt/bike clutch hub. Thanks.

In article , Dennis
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Hi , Need advice on a grade of aluminium suitable for thread tapping and
welding (tig) to a damaged cast ally dirt/bike clutch hub. Thanks.




4047 filler rod will help with the cast aluminum.
6061 will be fine for the drilling and tapping.

Thanks Ernie.


"Ernie Leimkuhler" wrote in message
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In article , Dennis
wrote:

Hi , Need advice on a grade of aluminium suitable for thread tapping and
welding (tig) to a damaged cast ally dirt/bike clutch hub. Thanks.




4047 filler rod will help with the cast aluminum.
6061 will be fine for the drilling and tapping.

I second that motion 4047,
Cya

"Dennis" wrote in message
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Hi , Need advice on a grade of aluminium suitable for thread tapping and
welding (tig) to a damaged cast ally dirt/bike clutch hub. Thanks.

For welding A356 cast my vote goes to 4008. Bit pricy
though.
Phil

"Chris" wrote in message ...
I second that motion 4047,
Cya

"Dennis" wrote in message

Hi , Need advice on a grade of aluminium suitable for
thread tapping and
welding (tig) to a damaged cast ally dirt/bike clutch
hub. Thanks.