Pete Ashby Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Any one had any experience of using a firm of fusion welders called Slinden based in the north Midlands?, or can recommend a good company. I have a block that needs some minor repair, the company I used to use has gone out of business. Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummermark Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hi, I used Slinden - in choosing them I weighed up the price with other companies - I got one of my M24 Chaffee engine blocks valve seats built up with weld since they were corroded away. They machined the valve seat after welding to make sure there were no blow holes in it, I could not find another company that could do the machining and welding in one. I have no fault with the work that they completed, so I would recommend them. My blocks had to be put in an oven overnight at 600 degrees to enable them to be able to weld it the next morning. The old camshaft bearings were in it, the white metal melted, so it shows what sort of temp that is! Some cast iron parts I have brazed with great success but have warmed the whole work piece up before starting and let it cool down naturally. What is it you have to repair, is it frost damage or a broken part? Regards, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 There are these people as well: http://www.castironwelding.co.uk/ I can't vouch for either company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thanks for the replies guys, I am going to go with Slindens on the basis of their track record and Marks recommendation Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I used Cast Iron Welding Ltd for my 1929 Mack cylinder heads (see www.rustytrucks.com). On the plus side they were excellent. On the minus side I was gutted that my heads were about the smallest job in there (the place was full of bits of Tower Bridge at the time). So a big thumbs up from me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thanks Paul for the reply, it's always worth while to hear of alternative companies that come with a positive recommendation Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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