Welding Aluminium Gearbox. The main reason is that heat will affect the temper of the aluminum which can result in a loss in yield strength of roughly half in many cases if measures arent taken to correct it. Suitable filler metals for MIG welding Aluminum include.
Transmissions the application of aluminium is usually limited to the gearbox transmission housing automatic transmissions offer additional application potential. Due to the porous nature of cast and the lack of cleaning that a mig arc doesnt allow youd end up with a very porous and weak weld. Take a grinder and grind a V in the crack.
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Dont bother if you mig weld it. These filler metals have been designed to prevent excess porosity and other such defects commonly associated with the welding of aluminum pieces. Safe Trading Gear Box on Leading B2B Platform. A fluid flywheel or torque converter is placed between the engine and the transmission.