Machine foundations
Machine foundations
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Are there any 'thumb rules' for when a machine needs to have a pad and when it doesn't? We are moving a machine and the suggestion has been made to fasten it to a 2" steel slab that is 9'x15'. This doesn't seem effective to me and I am worried that the machine will walk across the shop.
Thanks,
Bumpjones@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Bumpjones@yahoo.com





RE: Machine foundations
RE: Machine foundations
Generally, they will not design a base for your, but they do know if one is needed. Don't try to run the machine to see what happens first, that is the best way to do a LOT of expensive damage to it.
The rule of thumb I've heard most often is the machine foundation weight should be 2-3 times the weight of the moving parts. But, there is a lot more to machine base design that a rule of thumb! To prevent damage to the machine and possiblly your building, get information from the manufacturer, soil bearing information and then contact an engineer that specializes in machine base design. It will save you a lot of grief later on.
RE: Machine foundations
RE: Machine foundations