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TIG all the way out crack repair on this Valtra loader arm. As there were hydraulic lines nearby, to save disconnecting they were covered by an aluminium heat shield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TIG all the way out crack repair on this Valtra loader arm. As there were hydraulic lines nearby, to save disconnecting they were covered by an aluminium heat shield. As the machine was used for some time with this crack, it transferred stress to the other arm and caused an additional crack. 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