holy hell it really was was worn in there lol-- farmer -welder and now machinist - got a huge lathe - just need the neighbors to wreck a few shafts lol good job.
So I have the same problem on a shaft for a trailer but it’s just a small indentation, and since I don’t have a lathe, have you heard of anyone just grinding down the weld to match the curve of the shaft?
Sure, as long as it isn't high speed you won't have vibration problems. Since it is already worn and you have no vibration problems you have nothing to worry about.
So... how many hours did it worked after repair? Usually it won't last long. In my experience only fast low torque shafts survive this kind of repair. If shaft has to work hard it will crack soon. Don't fix your helicopter main shaft this way or you will see heaven earlier than expected!
The farmer actually brought it to us because he was tired of buying new shafts at high prices. We told him we could build him a new shaft from 4140 and it would be stronger but he chose a repair even though it would have cost about the same. Don't argue with the customer.
Sorry, I didn't see your question sooner, the wire was ER70s. We use it for most of our build up work where Machining after the weld is necessary. Thanks for watching our videos.
This is the job I dread most, the run out is the killer.
holy hell it really was was worn in there lol-- farmer -welder and now machinist - got a huge lathe - just need the neighbors to wreck a few shafts lol good job.
How much did this repair cost? It took about 20 minutes approx rite?
I don't remember how much it cost, but if it took 20 minutes it cost 20 dollars. We charge 60 dollars per hour.
I looked directly at the arc am i going to be ok ?
Ok i couldn't help my self for commenting . Lol . Good video though .
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So I have the same problem on a shaft for a trailer but it’s just a small indentation, and since I don’t have a lathe, have you heard of anyone just grinding down the weld to match the curve of the shaft?
Sure, as long as it isn't high speed you won't have vibration problems. Since it is already worn and you have no vibration problems you have nothing to worry about.
So... how many hours did it worked after repair? Usually it won't last long. In my experience only fast low torque shafts survive this kind of repair. If shaft has to work hard it will crack soon. Don't fix your helicopter main shaft this way or you will see heaven earlier than expected!
uhhh it is a swather!
The farmer actually brought it to us because he was tired of buying new shafts at high prices. We told him we could build him a new shaft from 4140 and it would be stronger but he chose a repair even though it would have cost about the same. Don't argue with the customer.
I wouldn't fix a helicopter this way, but we fix shafts every day and haven't had one fail yet.
What was the wire type you used for the build up?
Sorry, I didn't see your question sooner, the wire was ER70s. We use it for most of our build up work where Machining after the weld is necessary. Thanks for watching our videos.