We have a dump truck that we need to weld new latches onto. The latches are cast iron and the bed is mild steel. We have been advised by our local supplier to use nickel rods (NI-99 1/8") on our DC stick welder. Any other observations or concerns?
tia Steve
Nickle 99 is common for cast iron, but I would suspect that those latches are cast steel.
If your suspicion proves to be true what would you recommend for that?
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The nickel rod is safe. Even safer than 7018. If the latches are indeed cast iron they might be some sort of malleable iron in order to take impact. I wouldn't cross your local supplier. After all he is in the business of customer satisfaction or he won't stay in business.
Randy
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