In a message dated 1/23/98 2:51:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
markge@MICROSOFT.com writes:
> Of the various methods discussed (MIG, TIG, others) which is least
> likely to cause panel warpage?
Mark,
The amount of warpage caused is determined exclusively by the amount of heat
applied, and the length of time it is applied. The amount of heat applied,
and the length of time it is applied, is determined to a great extent by the
skill of the welder.
For an amateur, MIG would probably provide the least warpage, as the skill
required is less. For a proffessional, the TIG is the way to go.
Additionally, the metal in the area surrounding a MIG weld is much harder than
the metal surrounding a TIG weld, so the final finishing would be much easier,
and much less prone to cracking, with the TIG. Why this is true, I don't
know.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition, slated for a V8 soon!
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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