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Who can do welding of thin wall aluminium tubing in melb?
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:41 pm
by stirlsilver
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.
Re: Who can do welding of thin wall aluminium tubing in melb
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:48 pm
by bogged
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...
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 12:01 am
by chimpboy
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.
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 10:06 am
by bazzle
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
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 10:13 am
by YB.LOW4
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.
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:08 pm
by v6hilux
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!
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:12 pm
by BushTuckerNed
Mill at Millweld. hes in bayswater
http://www.millweld.com/
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:18 pm
by weeman
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.......
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:38 pm
by stirlsilver
Thanks for the info guys!
Greatly appreciated
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:52 pm
by BowTieGQ
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!
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 8:17 pm
by Patroler
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
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 9:08 pm
by stirlsilver
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.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 9:03 pm
by mule75
Sams alloy welding and repairs in lisa crt(i think) campbellfield. can't remember their no.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 9:09 pm
by stirlsilver
Thanks mate