| 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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