MG 42 Cam section build 2
The first weld is the top rear, I used a copper backer even though the
seam is tight. It helps support the molten weld and acts as a heat sink for
the parts.
seam is tight. It helps support the molten weld and acts as a heat sink for
the parts.
Next I welded the front top, I used a copper backer and a 1/2" thick
steel bar to prevent warping, the weld was done in segments to help
eliminate warping.
steel bar to prevent warping, the weld was done in segments to help
eliminate warping.
now the top is all welded it is time to grind the top welds and inspect
them to see if they need any touch up before doing the bottom.
them to see if they need any touch up before doing the bottom.
The welds are ground flush and there are no voids or undercutting on
the sides of the welds, it is time to weld up the bottom.
the sides of the welds, it is time to weld up the bottom.
