Laser welding handles
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Dusty Stevens
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Never seen it. Are you offering to do it?
Dusty Stevens
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Let us know how it works out. Theres always room for improvement
A gunsmith I know here in Australia has with good results.
He has also used it to fill in the firing pin hole on custom actions that customers want reduced to 0.062”
My experience with laser welding was repairing injection mold cavities that were damaged. If you can get the same penetration as a TIG, you will probably put in the same heat. It will take a very large laser to do that.
Bergara B14's have laser welded bolt handles.
Termite I
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I've never looked into welding bolt handles but have 30 years experience as a welder and own my own shop. I Laser and Tig weld S/S and Titanium parts. You'd need to design the weld joint so that your not relying only on the weld for strength. Basically a male - female press fit. You may need to add what I call a "weld ring " machined into one of the parts to be consumed to avoid undercut. What materials are you using? PM me your phone number if you'd like to discuss this.
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butchlambert
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Thank you guys for the help. I will never know if I dont try it. I will have one laser welded and come back to you guys if you are interested.
The biggest problem I will have is the handle coming off, isnt it?and NZ$ 60 out of pocket.
Regards
Other than the funds, you may also have it attached in the wrong position.
Given the size of the laser welder, I think it is going to take, I think that is too cheap. Good luck! We all learn new things everyday. Let us know how it works.
I know what your talking about Butch. But for some of our new readers, can you tell us about bolt handle timing and how it affects Primary extraction?
Nice thread fellas.
butchlambert
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I'm getting to send another to Dan Armstrong "Dans40X" accutig.com.
I feel that Dan has all the answers in this area.
Rtheurer, I know instantly if one is not timed, but that is work that I will leave to the expert.
I feel that Dan has all the answers in this area.
Rtheurer, I know instantly if one is not timed, but that is work that I will leave to the expert.
Wicked Welding in Dayton, Ohio lasers handles on for a few companies.
47WillysGuy
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The penetration of the weld looks very close to nil all through. With a stuck case and a strong upper cut to the bolt handle, you'll know how strong the weld is.
butchlambert
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