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Known colloquially as "Nickel 99," this rod is designed for TIG welding various types of cast iron. It can also be used for overlay, buildup, and repair, where easily machinable welds are required.

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Steel-reinforced epoxy, commonly known as liquid weld, works on cast iron. One example, J-B Weld Cold-Weld Steel Reinforced Epoxy with Hardener, costs $3.60 on Amazon.com for a package with one ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Conversion of Cast Iron Into Wrought Iron—The Heaton Process ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 20 No. 14 (April 1869), p. 218 doi ...