Materials

Can you stick welding cast iron?

Quick answer

Yes — the default: nickel rods, preheat, slow cooling. Stick on cast iron: match technique to the material; filler ENiFe-CI.

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The verdict and why

The default: nickel rods, preheat, slow cooling. Preheat 100–250°C, short staggered beads, peen each pass, cool slowly under a blanket — rushing it cracks the job

Watch-outs

  • grind the casting skin off, drill small stopper holes at crack ends
  • Prep: grind the casting skin off, drill small stopper holes at crack ends

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