BUTTWELDING ASTM B 498 WIRE
BUTTWELDING ASTM B 498 WIRE
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Hi
I need to butt-weld galvanized steel wire...does anybody knows how can I restore the zinc coat in the welded joint to its original specifications? the wire is ASTM B 498 galvanized steel wire.
I need to butt-weld galvanized steel wire...does anybody knows how can I restore the zinc coat in the welded joint to its original specifications? the wire is ASTM B 498 galvanized steel wire.





RE: BUTTWELDING ASTM B 498 WIRE
Not sure how well it works - but they have sold it for years!! I guess people keep buying it.
Welding galvanizing puts out some very nasty vapors - can't remember what - but know that precautions MUST be taken.
I am a strcutural....not welding engineer.