by Tami Holly | Sep 9, 2026 | 72 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
Cast iron can be a difficult material to weld due to its high carbon content and sensitivity to sudden temperature changes. If you need to repair a cracked block and want to avoid the post weld cracks that are common with cast iron, you need to control heat throughout...
by Tami Holly | Jul 3, 2026 | 72 Electrode, 75 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
Farm tools, like planters, cultivators, and tillage equipment, are made up of interconnected components that are constantly exposed to heavy vibration, impact loads, and harsh field conditions. Over time, this exposure can crack or fracture the cast iron housing...
by Mike Muggy | Apr 8, 2026 | 72 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
When you depend on a tractor, block damage can throw off your whole schedule. Maybe you noticed coolant where it shouldn’t be, or maybe the engine started running hotter than normal right in the middle of work that needed to get done. Repairing tractor block cracks...
by Tami Holly | Mar 11, 2026 | 72 Electrode, 75 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
You were halfway through a busy Saturday, trying to squeeze in a quick repair, when you spotted a crack in your vehicle’s cast iron gearbox housing. The leak, the mess, and the cost of replacement hit you all at once. Instead of hauling the unit to the scrapyard, you...
by Tami Holly | Dec 6, 2025 | 72 Electrode, 75 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
There are countless metals that work well for welding projects, from aluminum with its lightweight strength to stainless steel with its corrosion resistance. One of the more challenging materials you can use is cast iron. Cast iron has a high carbon content, which...
