The easiest way is to use a hilok grip gage. The gage has lines and numbers that identify the correct length needed for installation. Usually what ever number is showing subtract one and that should be the correct length. Even though you may have a requirement for two threads you have to...
I read the information on the referenced website when researching for repair information. The part in question is 2024-T62 0.050” with a crack. The part is nonloadbearing as previously mentioned and has not been previously welded. A riveted/bolted/bonded connection is possible but, an interim...
The part in question is 2024-T62 0.050” with a crack. I have cut some test plates from 2024-T3 0.071” and asked the weld shop to join the two test plates together using Alloy 2319 wire. I would have liked to have tried Alloy 4145 as well but it is unavailable. I will post the results of the...
I am having difficulty finding a welding process for 2024 and 7075 aluminum. I understand that it is not advisable to weld the two types due to intergranular stress corrosion and brittlement issues. However, for a short term interim repair on nonload bearing structure it may prove acceptable...
I am having difficulty finding a welding process for 2024 and 7075 aluminum. I understand that it is not advisable to weld the two types due to intergranular stress corrosion and brittlement issues. However, for a short term interim repair on nonload bearing structure it may prove acceptable...
