Custom-T MRB MkIV by Keith Rylance

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As its aluminium, thats pretty normal welding.

Neat welds dont necessarily guarantee a good join with weld depth and penetration.

The 'neat' welding you often see on Taiwanese frames is done by a pre programmed pulse welder with the operator on frame number 1054 possibly even just welding one part together whilst the next operator welds another bit .
 
KeepItSteel":338zv82j said:
Thank heavens for Taiwanese pulse welders then

But thats missing the point entirely, the robotisized 'neat weld' doesnt guarantee a good join. Its the mechanical join between to bits of aluminium thats important. Steel is an entirely different material requiring different methods, materials and temperatures.

Have a look at these welds from a very famous frame builder

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And our very own danson67, 'Olympic' standard of welding:

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They're better looking welds than the subject frame. I'm not necessarily doubting the weld integrity, just the aesthetic.
I don't recall many Zaskar weld failures (I could be wrong), but the US 'handmade' LE frames were tidy.
Good enough for Hans, good enough for me, etc
 
The welding on that frame is what it is and no different to my Zaskar or any other hand welded aluminium frame
 
Oh c'mon now, you've already accepted that Zaskars have neater welding!
That frame above has messy welding, I really don't see an argument to be had.
 
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