welding keys, instead of staking?

[leroyswift]

I am proficient with a TIG welder and was curious... Could one secure keys with a precise weld? A weld is far more strong than staking and can be undone easy with grinding and buffing. Input?

[RyanB]

It would work but I don't see how it would be so easy to undo.

[leroyswift]

Well i reckon thats right...but would ever honestly need to undo it if its done right the first time?

[IShootBlanks]

solving a problem that isnt there.. staking correctly works for millions of people. nothing to be gained by welding

[Eric D.]

I know TIG welding uses less heat than other processes but I think it would still get the key hotter than normal operation would. I would be concerned about affecting the heat-treating of the key.

[Spectro]

I know TIG welding uses less heat than other processes but I think it would still get the key hotter than normal operation would. I would be concerned about affecting the heat-treating of the key.

Eric D is correct. Welding a hardened steel can reduce hardness in the heat affected zone. You don't even have to apply filler metal for this softening to occur. Unless you intend to re-harden the steel, I would just stake them.

[az doug]

And yes, a key could get damaged...and need to be replaced.

[leroyswift]

Ah well it sounded good. Anyone on here that stakes them for a fee?

[40Arpent]

Ah well it sounded good. Anyone on here that stakes them for a fee?

You are obviously a DIYer, why not just buy a MOACKS? :)

[rubberneck]

You are obviously a DIYer, why not just buy a MOACKS? :)

MOACKS is really cool and a must have if you are going to be doing a shit load of staking but a spring loaded punch works just as well and can be had much cheaper.

[jklaughrey]

I have one, send me your BCG and I will do it.

[Eric]

Ah well it sounded good. Anyone on here that stakes them for a fee?
For the cost of return shipping. (http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?1555-Bolt-Carrier-Gas-Key-Staking-Offer)