Posted: 3/10/2002 11:52:22 AM EDT
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Can anybody help me regarding welding two aluminum pipes together please? The pipes are about 1/2 in. in diameter and 1/20 in. thick. I can provide pictures if needed. The pipes are the exost manifold and the mufler from an R/C 1/8 monster truck. My e-mail is [email protected] |
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It can be "soldered" with a propane torch using correct type of flux and solder. Look around at the home center or hardware store in the vicinity of the propane torches for the stuff made for aluminum. Practice first on some scrap aluminum of a similar thickness first. It's pretty easy to melt your parts if you're not careful. |
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Hmmmm, exhaust manifold for a alcohol fueled RC engine. I would think that it gets WAAAAAYY too hot to solder or braze it. MIG welding is the ticket. A job that small shouldn't cost much. Just look in the phone book. My brother in law is a welder, does all types. It's handy to have one in the family!! |