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Sonbo

Jan 1, 1970
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I would like to insert a 2'' alligator clip into a lead base.
Instead of drilling a hole and using epoxy, is there a way I could use
electricity to heat the clip as to melt it into the lead instead of drilling
a hole ?

Thanks

S.D
 
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Guest

Jan 1, 1970
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I suppose an induction heater would work..they use them for heating bearings
(to get a little expansion out of the bearing for a performance fit on a
close tolerance shaft), or you could just stick it in a kiln...at a
temperature hot enough to melt throught he lead...but getting it to hold
that temp long enough to set the clip into the lead might be a
problem...alternatively you could use a small torch to melt a puddle in the
lead, insert your clip, and allow the lead to cool....
 
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Sonbo

Jan 1, 1970
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I was thinking of something along the line of grounding the lead and putting
current on the clip and getting the resistance to melt the lead.
Is something like this possible ?
 
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Bob Ferapples

Jan 1, 1970
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Heat in that connection would be directly proportional to the
resistance between the clip and the lead. How would you control the
resistance in that connection? As soon as you touch them together you
will have a fairly decen current flow, i.e. very low resistance. Now
if you could boost the voltage to say, 1000V you may get some
significant heating, but who are you going to get to hold that clip
att 1kV!?

Can't you just use a soldering iron to heat the lead?
 
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TimPerry

Jan 1, 1970
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Sonbo said:
I was thinking of something along the line of grounding the lead and
putting current on the clip and getting the resistance to melt the
lead.
Is something like this possible ?

a little glob of epoxy should do it.
 
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