Is there a way to tell what kind of steel this is?
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Is there a way to tell what kind of steel this is?
I need something that can weld to mild steel. The seller doesn't know what kind of steel this is. Can you deduce by color? It's a wastegate flange, btw.
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Looks like it may be mild, but then again its nearly impossible to tell just by looking at it. You can always try a spark test on it. Hit it with a grinder and see the spark pattern/color. It might take a while to figure it out but take a look at this. Spark Testing
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Have you tried asking it?
Seriously though. Most common grades of stainless are non-magnetic, so that's one test. Another is to put a scratch into it, apply some water, and see what happens.
I'm with curly, it does look like regular steel from the pic.
Seriously though. Most common grades of stainless are non-magnetic, so that's one test. Another is to put a scratch into it, apply some water, and see what happens.
I'm with curly, it does look like regular steel from the pic.
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Sometimes it's no problem and other times you may have to re-weld a seam 2 or 3 times because it cracks while it's cooling.
Just some food for thought.
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