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case 580c swing tower

Michael corley ยท 2015-11-30 18:08

What is swing tower made of ? Need to weld on repair bushings. Is it cast iron or cast steel.

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  1. #1Rezeppa2015-11-30 18:56

    I am not 100% but I am almost sure it's cast iron. You need to grind on it and see. When you grind steel there is yellow sparks with sparklers. Cast iron normally has a dull red spark. That's how I normally tell them apart. Get a piece of carbon steel to test and compare if unsure.

  2. #2jpeters2015-12-01 19:32

    It`s cast iron. I line bored mine and made oversized bushing for cylinders.

  3. #3Michael corley2015-12-01 19:42

    Thanks.