How To Grind Weld On Sheet Metal

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How to grind weld on sheet metal.

Grind smooth finally once the replacement metal is firmly in place you ll need to grind the metal and clean it up. Smoothing welds on sheet metal. Hold the grinder so the face is perfectly flat on the surface of the metal to make it as smooth as possible. Now simply place a weld about every inch alternating sides and quenching with compressed air until you have the entire panel in place pulling clecos and extending the cut as you go.

Using a grinding wheel on a weld although a grinding wheel can be used for stock removal on both materials it would take a high level of skill and experience to achieve a passable quality result on stainless steel. Clamp the metal to your work surface. Set one end of a c clamp on the. Use an electric grinder to be fast and efficient.

To achieve this initial stock removal and if the surface finish is not essential the metal worker might choose to use a simple grinding wheel with an angle grinder. Use a small screwdriver and the tip of your finger to line things up before you place each tack weld. While er70s 2 filler metal is a common choice for steel another popular option for welding sheet metal is silicon bronze. It is softer and finishes well while reducing the heat required to weld it.

Choosing the right grinder. Use a grinder to remove any slag and excess filler metal.