Looking for Inconel 82 filler rods
My headers #2 & 3 are cracked at the flanges - pretty standard failure after 25+ years of use. I know that I have to use Inconel 82 to TIG weld these from outside. The problem is that this material is super difficult to get here. I contacted one of the largest welding material suppliers in PL and they advised that Inconel 82 is not available but they can sell me an equivalent - pretty much the same metal composition made by Lincoln. The problem is that I have to buy 5 kg instead of 5 rods and the price is insane $500!
Does anybody have excess of Inconel 82 TIG rods and wants to send few in bubbled envelope or small package? Just asking... |
Maybe these guys can help you out. They were resourceful when I was exploring an all Iconel exhaust setup.
http://pacificalloys.com/Inconel.html |
These guys sell only pipes and sheet metal.
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I asked my brother in law who is a welder and e said incknel should be pretty common for oil and gas especially in subset applications. I asked him about welding a t3 flange on the pipe and he said for a non structural part it should weld quite similarly to stainless. Sorry I can't help with the rod.
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From what I was told by two different aviation exhaust repair shops, the filler material won't matter much. Neither was interested in attempting a repair, due to the age/life of the header material. Apparently the metallurgy of the worn out inconel isn't likely to result in a successful repair.
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Apparently the metallurgy of the worn out inconel isn't likely to result in a successful repair. |
contact these folks...aviation specialty welding supply.
i used to buy from them all the time when i worked in the aviation maintenance industry. good people, decent pricing. http://www.lawires.com/catalogue/Nickel%20Alloys.html |
I repaired them with standard nickel filler then wrapped them with titanium-fiberglass header wrap. About 5 years and counting, including multiple tracks days.
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I welded mine years ago with standard 308 SS Filler rod.. Never had an issue..
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I purchased Thermanit 625 filler rod - apparently it has 65% Nickel content and is a good substitute for Inconel 82.
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purge to inside with argon when you do this, the weld will be as nice on the inside as on the outside, No Burning or stalactites...
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You can just tap a regular nickel welding rod lightly with a small hammer to get the flux off and use as a tig filler.
Not sure nickel holds up to heat that the manifold could see though. T |
I got it welded by a qualified welder, it looks nice although I don't have a photo to show it here.
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Originally Posted by darek_u
(Post 14908363)
I got it welded by a qualified welder, it looks nice although I don't have a photo to show it here.
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