[TR] welding question

[MMoore8425 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/8/2009 3:04:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
davgil at aol.com writes:

Do I  need to grind this coating (which is clearly not hot dipped zinc) off 
of the  plate before welding, or simply have at it and don't worry about the 
coating.?  


David, not knowing what it is or the weldability is one  consideration. 
Another is your health: If you grind the finish off where you're  going to weld, 
and far enough back that its not affected by the heat, you'll  stay healthier 
and not have to worry about weldability!
 
Mike Moore 
 
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