Elmer Swank Jr.

Dear Elmer: Is there a way to weld 1018 cold-rolled steel to cast iron? If so, how? JamesOwings Mills, Md. Dear James: You can weld 1018 low-carbon steel to cast iron using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and a nickel-based ENiFe electrode. Clean the surfaces before you start. If the joint is...