[simpits-tech] Rack mount Computer System

[Marv De Beque]

Yup.  Also, use a stainless steel wire brush right before you weld.
Aluminum oxidizes faster than a New York cabbie looses his cool.


On 8/9/03 7:27 PM, "Roy Coates" <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk> wrote:

> On Sat, 9 Aug 2003, Joseph Fagner wrote:
> 
>> I heard welding aluminum is a pain in the ass since you pretty much have to
>> TIG weld it.  I wouldn't know first hand, a guy at work says MIG welding a
>> cinch, but TIG welding is another story.  If you do do it, let me know what
>> it would cost for you to fabricate one versus me doing it myself from your
>> plans (if you care to share them of course).  Keep in mind I, too, would
>> have to purchase a welding (not opposed to doing that) and the materials.  I
>> would really like to try it myself if it's possible to do as a beginner.
>> 
> 
> MIG welding is a breeze, it doesn't get any easier.
> 
> You can weld aluminium with a MIG set provided you use alu wire and (I
> think) Argon gas.
> 
> Roy.
> 
> 
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