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06-22-2023, 11:04 AM
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03-22-2023, 08:39 PM
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01-21-2023, 11:11 AM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-28-2022, 10:07 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-20-2022, 05:40 PM
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Annealing strategies
I have a panel mostly to shape. It's 3003 H14 0.063 inch. It's probably in that +/- 1/4 inch of the buck in terms of fit. I have not annealed since starting.
I'm tempted to anneal now to make...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-17-2022, 12:21 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-15-2022, 08:32 AM
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11-14-2022, 06:11 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-13-2022, 10:35 PM
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Yes, the panel will get welded in. So what I...
Yes, the panel will get welded in. So what I hear is make a wide flange on either the trough or the larger upper panel and make a butt weld at the edge of the flange. A flange on the trough would...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-13-2022, 09:44 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-12-2022, 09:11 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-12-2022, 08:03 AM
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The heat of tig welding should anneal the weld...
The heat of tig welding should anneal the weld line for 1100, 3003 and 5052 alloys. Annealing again after initial planishing should help as well. I've found that 1100 filler doesn't harden up so...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-09-2022, 03:56 PM
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Inset panel
I need to put a trough shape into a larger fender. I'm thinking I want to put a small lip on the trough to give it some shape for assembly. This will make a small lap seam in the finished panel...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-09-2022, 03:36 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
06-09-2022, 09:15 AM
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I think most custom builders use 3003 or even...
I think most custom builders use 3003 or even 1100 for shaped tanks, in the case of either of those I'd use 1100 filler. Doubtful it's 5052 but if it were I'd use 5356.
These aren't just my...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
06-01-2022, 06:51 AM
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Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for. ...
Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for. This may be my first attempt using 3003 panels (I have 5052 on hand but may purchase 3003 instead). I've been using 5052 because it's so much cheaper...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-31-2022, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 9
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Assembly of 3003 and 6061 and filler rod choices
I plan to have few components of 6061 plate in a fender assembly of 3003 sheet. I'll be using 1100 filler on the 3003-3003 seams and 5356 filler on the 3003 to 6061 seams. There will likely be some...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-30-2022, 08:32 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-19-2022, 12:32 PM
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I agree with previous advice, making a paper...
I agree with previous advice, making a paper template from a full buck will help you a lot. I do a similar method using tape to cover the buck. Put tape on with the stick side out first and then...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-18-2022, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 16
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source for 3003 0.063 inch in MN
I've been using 5052 for motorcycle tanks and fenders but have struggle with planishing the welds without cracking. I TIG weld with 5356 filler.
I see the guys that use 3003 often use 1100 filler...
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03-26-2022, 11:53 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-08-2021, 05:10 PM
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If the radius is large enough I think you could...
If the radius is large enough I think you could make a wood buck to support the bend. Sand packing is effective but it's best if you can really pack it in. I've welded a large nut to one end of the...
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Forum: Introductions
11-05-2020, 07:13 AM
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Forum: Events
05-28-2020, 01:19 PM
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