Subject: Friction weld method of removing roll pins.
From: ACRE
Date: 12/1/2003, 7:38 AM


A method I have seen used is to get a pin just slightly oversized to the 
id of the pin, made of a similar material. Using a high
speed (6000 rpm) drill friction weld it into the outer end. let it all 
cool off and use the extension to pull the pin. Bill
Jepson

 
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