Hey, hope someone can read this.....This is the first time I've every done this so with a little help maybe I'll be able to read what everyone has to say. OK, here's my problem....I have purchased a trip hammer and part of the casting is broken, near where the die attached. I don't have the piece that come out of the broken area, about 3"x4" which is part of the key way that hows in the hammer die. I been told the casting is cast steel and not cast iron. Because of its location I think I want to weld it and not braze it. OK, a few questions.....
1) Can I cut the area with a cutting torch
2) Can it be welded back with normal welding rod...7018 or 6011 or wire
3) Do I need to preheat the area with a torch or do anything special before or after welding it.
4) Can I weld a solid piece of plate into the damaged area and then trim it to shape after it cools
