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Old 03-27-10, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by PistaRider311
What's the downside to MIGging frames? I've done plenty of thin wall welding. Does it create too much heat and distort the frame or something?
Against my better judgment, I'm gonna respond. Please bare-in-mind, that this repetitive "welding thinwall with MIG" Q&A is starting to grind on me a little - especially when those asking claim, "no problems welding thin wall", but turn right around and litter forums by asking if they can.

To be crystal clear, it isn't usually the MIG, in-and-of-itself that's the problem - it is the human under the hood that ultimately bares the responsibility of success. There is exceptions of course, but generally speaking, there's nothing wrong with using a quality MIG on bike frames... providing you can consistently prevail the elevated complexities of joining thin wall tubing + compound geometries + all position welding.... all at the same time. So in lieu of hammering a keyboard... why not go try it?
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