TM 5-3805-281-24-2
Buckets
7. Preheat shank and cutting edge. Check temperature
using a temperature stick to be sure correct
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temperature is obtained.
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Tooth Shank--Specification
Preheat Temperature ....................................... 204--316C (400--600F)
IMPORTANT: All weld beads must be continuous
starting at rear center, around the
corner and along the side for a good
strong weld joint. DO NOT start or stop
welding at a corner.
8. Weld shank to cutting edge using 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
fillet weld (1).
Tooth Shank--Specification
Fillet Weld....................................................................... 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Starting at rear center of shank, weld a continuous bead
across end, around corner, and along side, stopping from
edge of cutting edge as specified.
Tooth Shank--Specification
Distance................................................. 25 6 mm (0.98 0.24 in.) from
1--Fillet Weld
weld edge
Alternating from side to side, make as many passes as
necessary to get the specified bead size.
9. Allow weld area to cool slowly at room temperature.
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