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    Propeller Shaft Repair

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    There are two main methods for repairing worn bearing areas on propeller shafts: metalizing and weld overlay fusion. Metalizing involves spraying metal onto the shaft at a low temperature to create a mechanical bond, while weld overlay fusion uses matching filler metals to create a metallurgical bond. When welding certain alloys like Aqualoy 17, a post-weld heat treatment may be needed to restore properties. Straightening a shaft can be done through heat or cold methods, with cold being preferred to avoid changes to the metallurgical structure and properties.

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    There are two main methods for repairing worn bearing areas on propeller shafts: metalizing and weld overlay fusion. Metalizing involves spraying metal onto the shaft at a low temperature to create a mechanical bond, while weld overlay fusion uses matching filler metals to create a metallurgical bond. When welding certain alloys like Aqualoy 17, a post-weld heat treatment may be needed to restore properties. Straightening a shaft can be done through heat or cold methods, with cold being preferred to avoid changes to the metallurgical structure and properties.

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    There are two main methods for repairing worn bearing areas on propeller shafts: metalizing and weld overlay fusion. Metalizing involves spraying metal onto the shaft at a low temperature to create a mechanical bond, while weld overlay fusion uses matching filler metals to create a metallurgical bond. When welding certain alloys like Aqualoy 17, a post-weld heat treatment may be needed to restore properties. Straightening a shaft can be done through heat or cold methods, with cold being preferred to avoid changes to the metallurgical structure and properties.

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    MARIO HUAMAN
    There are two main methods for repairing worn bearing areas on propeller shafts: metalizing and weld overlay fusion. Metalizing involves spraying metal onto the shaft at a low temperature to create a mechanical bond, while weld overlay fusion uses matching filler metals to create a metallurgical bond. When welding certain alloys like Aqualoy 17, a post-weld heat treatment may be needed to restore properties. Straightening a shaft can be done through heat or cold methods, with cold being preferred to avoid changes to the metallurgical structure and properties.

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    Propeller Shaft Repair

    Bearing Area Buildup


    Worn bearing areas can be repaired with reasonable success by utilizing one of
    the two following methods:

    Metalizing (either oxyacetylene arc-spray or plasma flame methods)


    This method requires the work temperature to be low, approximately 200 to 400
    Fahrenheit (93 to 204 Celsius), to minimize distortion. The bond to the pre-
    roughened area is mostly mechanical. The plasma flame process gives the
    densest coating as oxide formation is kept to a minimum. Type 304 stainless is
    the most readily available coating to be considered for metalizing propeller
    shafts. The effect on the base metal is regarded to have little or no effect. A
    problem may arise with regards to the questionable reliability of the shaft
    coating bond.

    Weld Overlay Fusion Process


    A metallurgically intact bond is attainable when matching fillers are used in
    combination with the appropriate expertise for weld overlay and full welded
    joints. No pre-heating is necessary. To lessen distortion, a semiautomatic process
    (gas metal arc) is utilized by clamping a welding torch to a lathe tool holder for
    indexing as the shaft rotates in the lathe under the weld head. If this is not
    possible, longitudinal verlay weld beads may be placed alternately 180
    degrees opposite the previous overlay. For WBM shafts, matching weld overlay
    fillers are preferred. If availability is a problem, there are alternate fillers as
    shown in the Matching Filler Table. However, the alternate fillers may not
    possess the hardness, strength and corrosion resistance as that of the base
    metal.

    A note of caution is noted with regards to the weld overlay fusion process for
    Aqualoy 17 alloy. Welding Aqualoy 17 will create a small area of untempered
    martensite in the shaft which results in lower ductility. However, this area of the
    shaft should be adequate for normal sea water service. To restore the
    mechanical properties of the weld area to almost that of the shaft, perform a
    post-weld heat treatment at 1150 degrees Fahrenheit (621 degrees Celsius) for
    four hours. Re-straightening the shaft will most likely be necessary after this
    process. Aqualoy 19 and Aqualoy 22 in their as-welded conditions have
    mechanical properties which closely match the base metal in diameters 3
    inches (76mm) and over. Under 3 inches (76mm) diameter, a decrease in such
    properties will most likely occur. Additionally, Aqualoy 22 retains basically the
    same corrosion resistance properties when overlaid using the matching fillers.
    When welding dissimilar metals, it is recommended the matching filler or
    alternate filler for the particular grade be used.

    Straightening

    One technique often used to improve straightness is heat straightening.


    However, special consideration must be given to limiting the temperature to
    1000 degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees Celsius) in order to avoid introducing
    changes in metallurgical structure. These changes may have a detrimental
    impact on the mechanical properties and corrosive resistance of the shaft
    which could result in premature failure. The use of Tempil sticks is recommended
    to avoid excessive temperatures. If possible, cold straightening is
    preferred. While this method requires a separate piece of equipment, it will not
    affect the metallurgical structure of the steel.

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