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...
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
Cast iron gearbox repair requires careful preparation, the right welding electrode, and control over how much heat enters the housing. Cracks can develop in industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, and older vehicle gearboxes, sometimes causing oil leaks or...
by Tami Holly | Dec 6, 2025 | 72 Electrode, 75 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
Cast iron can be difficult to weld because its high carbon content and brittle structure make it susceptible to cracking. Excessive heat, improper welding techniques, and the wrong filler metal can turn a straightforward repair into a bigger problem. Fortunately, cast...
by Tami Holly | Dec 2, 2019 | 72 Electrode, 75 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
Due to its temperamental nature, cast iron has a reputation for being nearly impossible to weld. Many welders have been told that damaged cast iron parts can’t be repaired. Yet we’ve heard from countless customers who successfully repaired parts they once...
