Are these welds troublesome?

So I looked at a C&P 8x12 today & upon inspection noticed a few welded spots. Do these look troublesome? The press moved freely & seemed to be smooth but I’m unsure if welds of any kind are problematic to the integrity of the machine. Any help is appreciated.

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Welds are looked upon as flaws - in fact they are repaired flaws. They do devalue the price of a press, but if the work has been done properly, should not affect the function. I have an 8x12 with a weld in one of the roller frames, it has never been an issue for me.

What would worry me more would be cracks…

I have a C&P 10x15 that I started to renovate. Upon cleaning several pieces I found welds under the grime and some of them looked as if they just threw metal at it until it stuck (this is exactly what they did)

Thankfully it was part of a larger purchase but still, it has now moved to the “Not A Priority” list of work that needs to be done!

You might want to take a file to the “welds” and see if they are brazed (gas welding with brass rod). Brazing was the standard means of repairing cast iron until arc welding with nickle rod came into vogue about 15 years ago.

Of the welds pictured, the one of the roller arm/yoke attachment might be of concern. The other weld is on the rim of the “steam” wheel/motor drive wheel, and shouldn’t give you any problems. Neither weld is in a high stress position, so long as the machine is kept well
lubricated.

The presence of the welds does reduce the value of the press with regard to a press with no welds. My 10 x 15 OS has numerous brazed repairs, but none involving mechanical parts under stress.

Thanks so much everyone for your help.