I need to weld up some parts of a backhoe that are cast steel parts. Do I need to do anything special to the part before I weld on it. Some areas I need to build up and some I need to weld parts to them where they broke off.
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John
Is it possible to use a template when cutting with a plasma cutter? Would it have to be non conductive? For example if I want to cut 16 4" diameter holes can I make a template for that and clamp it to the steel and cut the holes by hand ...
Why does SW2003 counterbore in the wizzard not match the callout on the machineries hand book for close fit and normal fit.
for example
3/8 SHCS
close normal loose
solidworks .386 .397 .406
mach hand book...
I am looking into building a CNC burning table. What is the best kind of drive system for the X,Y axis? Stepper or Servo motors? I need this to be PC controlled and to read a DXF file. Any tips on where to start
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John
When welding 304 SS or other stainless steel structurals like tube and angle how do you keep the material from warping so bad. For example if I weld a "T" shape from 1" x 11ga square tube the top of the T will droop quite alot after the weld cools. I have tried welding in short...
