Welding Cast Iron Kettle. Use only low current which will minimize residual stress and admixture. A big charcoal fire does a nice job of pre-heating.
Remove paint grease oil and other foreign material from the weld zone. The casting must be completely clean in the area of the weld. Some years ago Max Ten was specified which means the alloying agents in the steel would add up to no more than 010.
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Oxy-Acetylene Welding of Cast Iron. Leave object in fire till charcoal goes out after weldingthis gives a. Small cracks can be welded using the stitch or short bead method weld a bitpeen let cool weld a bit more ect. A big charcoal fire does a nice job of pre-heating.