Best way to remove welded electrical connections?
Best way to remove welded electrical connections?
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What is the best and/or standard method for removing a welded electrical connection. Specifically the connection on an automotive alternator rectifier diode stem and the connector assembly is welded. A little glob of copper sitting on the tip of the stem joins the copper runner of the rectifier to the diode. I take it you would have to heat it to a pretty high temperature to reflow this connection. Just cutting the stem isn't acceptable. All I could think of is a mechanical grinding of the joint to remove the welded material. I want to do as little damage to the components as possible.
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RE: Best way to remove welded electrical connections?
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RE: Best way to remove welded electrical connections?
RE: Best way to remove welded electrical connections?
As stated its a permanent connection that wasn't intended to be removed..
RE: Best way to remove welded electrical connections?
If they're available cheap, then buy another and destroy half of each freeing the other side.
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You might try looking on YouTube to see if there's a "How To" video on how to rebuild that exact model of alternator. There seems to be plenty of such videos on there.
RE: Best way to remove welded electrical connections?
When you're done tin the lead. If possible use a pot of molten lead to solder the new lead on (and to tin it). Wrap the wire add flux then just dip it into skimmed pot. Of course use good ventilation, heavy gloves, and full-face protection as any moisture causes a lead infused explosion. Keep the vice grips on during the process as a heat sink or really more of a thermal mass.
Keith Cress
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