welding across a square hss
welding across a square hss
(OP)
Imagine a skidder, whose frame is 2- 8x8 sq. tubes running parallel as the frame. Now outriggers are to be welded behind the rear tires, as a drill rig is now mounted on the back. The mount plates have 3 sides of the 8x8 cut out of them and are mounted from underneath perpendicular to the frame. The plates are to be welded on all three sides of the tube.
My question is shouldn't there be no weld on the bottom side of the tube?? Isn't that a no no.
Could someone also explain this principle better?
Thanks
My question is shouldn't there be no weld on the bottom side of the tube?? Isn't that a no no.
Could someone also explain this principle better?
Thanks






RE: welding across a square hss
This will create eccentric loading on the weld and also will eccentrically load the tubing.
RE: welding across a square hss
Does anyone know a good example or an explanation in "laymen" terms, or even a rule of thumb that i can use to help the new welders understand, and some of the veterens as well?
RE: welding across a square hss
RE: welding across a square hss
RE: welding across a square hss