Who can do welding of thin wall aluminium tubing in melb?

Post by **stirlsilver** » Sun May 25, 2008 9:41 pm

Hi guys,
I've got some 3" aluminium tubing and elbows that I intend to use to make up a snorkel. Both the tubing and elbows are quite thin walled so I know it is very difficult to weld. Is there anyone here that can do it or knows someone that can? Naturally I'll pay for the work.

Hopefully someone can help me out here as I got the 3" tubing free.

Post by **bogged** » Sun May 25, 2008 9:48 pm

stirlsilver wrote:Hi guys,
I've got some 3" aluminium tubing and elbows that I intend to use to make up a snorkel. Both the tubing and elbows are quite thin walled so I know it is very difficult to weld. Is there anyone here that can do it or knows someone that can? Naturally I'll pay for the work.

Hopefully someone can help me out here as I got the 3" tubing free.

calling Andrew again...

Post by **chimpboy** » Mon May 26, 2008 12:01 am

What about soldering it?

Most people who can weld it would (I suspect) rather use easier stock with a slightly thicker wall because that will be a lot easier to weld.

Post by **bazzle** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:06 am

chimpboy wrote:What about soldering it?

Most people who can weld it would (I suspect) rather use easier stock with a slightly thicker wall because that will be a lot easier to weld.

Errr, soldering IT??

Thin wall welds ok.

Bazzle

Post by **YB.LOW4** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:13 am

tomahawkracefab in narre warren will not only be able to weld it but you will be hard pressed to find a better welder, give him a call on 03 8790 3262.

Post by **v6hilux** » Mon May 26, 2008 2:08 pm

I don't particularly know anyone that can, but a custom air conditioning specialist would be the area to look in if the above is not suitable!

Post by **BushTuckerNed** » Mon May 26, 2008 2:12 pm

Mill at Millweld. hes in bayswater

http://www.millweld.com/

Post by **weeman** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:18 pm

YB.LOW4 wrote:tomahawkracefab in narre warren will not only be able to weld it but you will be hard pressed to find a better welder, give him a call on 03 8790 3262.

yeah i second that.......

did all my ally welding.......

Post by **stirlsilver** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:38 pm

Thanks for the info guys!
Greatly appreciated

Post by **BowTieGQ** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:52 pm

weeman wrote:
YB.LOW4 wrote:tomahawkracefab in narre warren will not only be able to weld it but you will be hard pressed to find a better welder, give him a call on 03 8790 3262.
yeah i second that.......

did all my ally welding.......

I turd that. Sorry Anth!

Post by **Patroler** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:17 pm

i know youve got the answers now on who can weld it, but aren't you worried at all about it cracking? depending on how thin it is if its all welded together - rather than using some sort of flexible joining method (rubber elbows) it wouldn't take much for it to crack over time.
Also depending on where it sits it may dent easily if it contacts tree branches, thats why most people use 304 or 316 with a 1.5mm wall.

just my opinion

Post by **stirlsilver** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:08 pm

Thanks for the tip patroler, My whole car is made out of thin aluminium so it will all dent up evenly

lol.

That is a good point about the cracking though, I'll have a flexible joiner on it so the engine torque rolling won't put any unnecessary strain on it. I guess i'll have to mount it carefully so the vibration of the body doesn't crack it either. I"ll run with it and see how it goes.

Post by **mule75** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:03 pm

Sams alloy welding and repairs in lisa crt(i think) campbellfield. can't remember their no.

Post by **stirlsilver** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:09 pm

Thanks mate

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