Low Temperature Solder (Pot Metal Repair)

Rotting · October 29th, 2010, 23:13

Tried searching, couldn't find much, figured I'd ask.

I may have a metal body, but issue is that it is cracked at the trigger guard, so much to the point that it has snapped.

Unfortunately, it's just white/pot metal, and I've been told by a lot of people that white/pot metal cannot be fixed. Once it breaks, it's done. Did a little minor research, and apparently low-temperature solder works just fine on white/pot metal to repair it.

Was wondering if anyone has had any experience in the past when repairing any kind of white/pot metal objects, doesn't necessarily have to be a metal body. Would be nice since I can probably get that body for about $50, and then just fix it myself and save myself a pain in the ass of a price tag.

Thanks.

chaosnemesis · October 30th, 2010, 08:52

TIG welding using an appropriate rod DOES work but the low temp rods are purchased in bulk and few TIG shops will have them in their inventory. You'd have to call around or possibly send in the body.

ArcticFox1984 · October 30th, 2010, 08:57

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4711

This is some very good stuff, super easy to work with, flows at 150c.. a very small amount goes a very long way.

I'de suspect one container of this stuff would last a lifetime if it wasn't for shelf life.

Be sure to keep it in the fridge.

Rooster · October 30th, 2010, 10:37

Even if it is pot metal, you looking at a melting point around 400 Celcius since at least 65% of the metal compound is Zinc.

Standard solder for electronics melts at 200-250 Celcius, but that paste is great stuff if you can get your hands on it.

I've been welding for years and have never seen a succesfully repaired pot metal using TIG or any other methods. Not saying Chaos is wrong, but I've never seen it done.

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October 29th, 2010, 23:13	#1
Rotting Roko Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Windsor, Ontario	Low Temperature Solder (Pot Metal Repair) Tried searching, couldn't find much, figured I'd ask. I may have a metal body, but issue is that it is cracked at the trigger guard, so much to the point that it has snapped. Unfortunately, it's just white/pot metal, and I've been told by a lot of people that white/pot metal cannot be fixed. Once it breaks, it's done. Did a little minor research, and apparently low-temperature solder works just fine on white/pot metal to repair it. Was wondering if anyone has had any experience in the past when repairing any kind of white/pot metal objects, doesn't necessarily have to be a metal body. Would be nice since I can probably get that body for about $50, and then just fix it myself and save myself a pain in the ass of a price tag. Thanks. __________________ Primary: Custom WE M16A3 Secondary: KWA MP9 Side: Custom WE M1911A1

October 30th, 2010, 08:52	#2
chaosnemesis Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto	TIG welding using an appropriate rod DOES work but the low temp rods are purchased in bulk and few TIG shops will have them in their inventory. You'd have to call around or possibly send in the body.

October 30th, 2010, 08:57	#3
ArcticFox1984 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario	http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4711 This is some very good stuff, super easy to work with, flows at 150c.. a very small amount goes a very long way. I'de suspect one container of this stuff would last a lifetime if it wasn't for shelf life. Be sure to keep it in the fridge.

October 30th, 2010, 10:37	#4
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	Even if it is pot metal, you looking at a melting point around 400 Celcius since at least 65% of the metal compound is Zinc. Standard solder for electronics melts at 200-250 Celcius, but that paste is great stuff if you can get your hands on it. I've been welding for years and have never seen a succesfully repaired pot metal using TIG or any other methods. Not saying Chaos is wrong, but I've never seen it done.

Low Temperature Solder (Pot Metal Repair)

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