How to weld end caps to the end of a round or square pipe using a welding magnet?

	Things you will need: Round or square tube A round/square piece of metal the same size as the inside of the pipe. Adjustable weld clamp magnet with adjustable links set at 90 degrees for the outside corner (you can also use a corner clamp magnet for this) Arc (arc) welding system, which is also known as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). angle grinder
	Step 1 - Place the magnet on the cut metal Place one flat edge of the magnet in the center of the cut piece of metal so that the end of the magnet protrudes from the edge.
	Step 2 - Align the metal with the pipe Align the cut piece of metal as closely as possible inside the pipe. Place the end of the magnet on the edge of the pipe so that the cut material fits snugly against the end of the pipe.
	Step 3 - Tack Tack weld at three or four points along the outer butt edges of the cut metal and pipe.
	Step 4 - Remove the Magnet Remove the magnet from the tack welded pipe, and then continue to fully weld the seam of the cap and pipe with the welding machine.
	Step 5 - Sand the Edges Sand the uneven edges of the weld to get a clean surface.

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February 23 2023

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