Can I use this tool as a hot air plastic welder?
454709
this does come with 2 tips for that but i have found they are a little long so it doesnt put out a lot of heat but im not sure how much you would need im guessing for small thin stuff it would be good i use it for the sodering and i know that part is great hope this helps
454710
You can if you know what your doing. It gets really crazy hot. Very impressed with this tool.
454711
Yes you can, that's the first thing I did was use it as a plastic welder. I used it to repair a crack on my motorcycle fairing.
454712
Yes you can, it even has a tip for that, as well as one for cutting plastics.
1977381
No, the tip is way to large and the heat too high for that type of work. I would buy a variable heat pencil style soldering iron.
1929418
I think it would work fine. On high speed the unit moves the air quite well. If your welding with a shielding gas, it might pose a problem with weld quality. None the less, you have medium and low speed too! I'd give it a try. I'm very happy with my unit.
1567710
I did not use it for plastic...it gets hot but ..I would assume it would melt the plastic not leaving a clean cut
1057556
I have used this welder to repair polypropylene parts on an older 4 wheeler with good results. The manual says it can be used on ABS. Don
2106775
I just looked at mine. From the looks of it, you probably could, though the plastic is thick enough that you may want to use a saw or something.
2118403
I don't see why not. I personally haven't run any air tools. Just my airbrush guns.....
1975460
Alternate fues should work, provided that you have an appropriate regulator and the neccesary safety devices. Contact your local welding supply.
694982
NO! If you do it will "fry" the tool. It is made for 110 A.C. system, as in the U.S.A. I hope that helps you.
173779
No this is a dc power source. You need something that can supply a/c to weld aluminum.
648255
yes, you need to get an aluminum spool, use argon only, no mix, and preheat the object being welded
1949499
We've been able to use the one we purchased a few months ago to repair any HDPE plastic. Not just the welding stock that's included. We LOVE ours, and have used it a lot since our purchase. Hope that helps. Let me know if you need any additional information.
1649996
You should be able to, the compressor looks capable enough. However the Nitrocat air wrench uses around 4cfm of air so If you want sustained power you may need a bigger compressor. I must say I bought this to replace my Snap on MG725 air wrench and its a great replacement.
1228454
I've never tried, but probably not. For a dual-purpose gun that is used for electrical work as well as structural soldering, that would not be a particularly strong selling point. You are probably looking for welding or brazing tools, not soldering guns, if you want to actually melt wiring.
354374
No, it is to hot. You only need a small torch and the stainless steel wire. Check online for jewelry welding.
2227748
Use it like a little hammer. The silver pointy side should work- but when I tested it, the tool broke after multiple failed blows to the side window of a car in a junkyard. I would not bet my life on this product.
461503
Yes you can weld aluminum. You can use the TIG process for it, or stick with the proper rods.