Blueacre
Well-Known Member
I plan to replace the track chains on my Case 550 Dozer and reuse the track shoes. The track shoes are single grouser with open center hole. The grouser bars are worn down to about 3/4 inch tall. Other than the wear the shoes are all in good condition - no broken or bent ones.
I want to weld about a 1/2 inch wide x 3/4 inch bar on top of the existing grouser bars - if I do a continuous weld on both sides will the warpage when the weld cools cause the shoes to bend too much. Will preheating help ? Could possibly build a jig with a small porta power cylinder to bend the shoe slightly in the opposite direction prior to welding ?
Appreciate comments from anyone who has welded bars on their track shoes
I want to weld about a 1/2 inch wide x 3/4 inch bar on top of the existing grouser bars - if I do a continuous weld on both sides will the warpage when the weld cools cause the shoes to bend too much. Will preheating help ? Could possibly build a jig with a small porta power cylinder to bend the shoe slightly in the opposite direction prior to welding ?
Appreciate comments from anyone who has welded bars on their track shoes