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02-12-23, 00:57

Mike K

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Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello Mike,

Of the two options copper or brass - which one is the best option for carrying out plug welds in sheetmetal? Or the two equal to the job?

Kind regards
Lionel

Brass has a high % of Zinc which means it might make welding difficult. Always handy to have a block of brass so I am sure you can still put it to good use. Maybe buy a lathe and machine it down into something you need i.e. shims.

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