Welding a vehicle frame - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
To re-inforce, either load frame inside with tubing that fits inside of current frame, or weld on "fish plating" or load dispersing panels on the outside as mentioned. Maybe do some checking around to see if someone in your area has done this sort of thing before and is willing to give you some tips and hands-on demonstration.
Is it safe and an acceptable pratice to weld a passenger truck …
2015年5月2日 · I have been told by body shops that using heat to repair a vehicle frame is not an acceptable practice and the vehicle is unsafe. Can anyone direct me to any regulation or some formal opinion or guideline that says welding the frame is or is not acceptable. Also I am in Texas is there a governmental organization that might inspect the vehicle ...
Auto Frame Steel Type - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2012年10月8日 · don't know if you took the job or not but I have welded on few frames in my time with no ill effects, 7018 or mig, get the paint and dirt off might need to grind a little "v" depending on size and thickness of frame ( sounds like a small crack) but like sberry said over head and or location could be prob.Keep ears covered from the little hot balls a fire good luck
Welding/Repairing cracks on car frame
2010年4月13日 · Im doing some repairs on the front end of a drag car, and were I am working the frame has some cracks in it. I was always told to drill a small hole at the end of the crack to prevent it from spreading, once thats done then it can be welded. Just wondering if this is true or if anyone has any other suggestions. Anything will help. Thanks.
grounding my engine driven welder - Miller Welding Discussion …
2008年10月8日 · Making two separate pieces of metal electrically one and the same. Looking at any modern vehicle and there are bonding straps from the engine to the frame, quarter panels to the frame or quater panel to the firewall, battery to the frame, hood to the firewall, firewall to the frame, on-and-on-and-on. What in the heck makes a mounted engine ...
When the internal body structure of a vehicle is used as a frame it …
2024年6月29日 · This design integrates the vehicle's body and frame into a single unit, providing structural strength and reducing weight. AnswerBot. ∙ 4mo ago.
Welding a section into a truck frame
2016年12月20日 · The truck frame had some rust holes in it so I cut sections out on both sides, I cut out a piece to fit in the rectangle I cut out. I'm new to welding and I'm doing this with my Millermatic 250x. First the frame rail is thin as it is. The material I'm welding it in is approx .1875 The problem is the top
looking for some help on mounting onto car frame without welding
2022年5月23日 · So i recently posted my fabrication business online and started to get alot of custom order for catalytic converter shields for peoples cars and trucks.. which is great, most of the vehicles ive already made templates for have existing holes in the frames that go thru so i can mount using 3" and 4" security bolts. BUT
disconnect batteries? - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2006年8月31日 · 1.Remove the object to be welded from the vehicle and weld it before refitting it. 2.Fit a surge protection device to the vehicle being welded. 3.Disconnect all sensitive equipment from their connecting cables. Having said all this, welding on a vehicle without taking such precautions doesn't mean it will always be damaged.
grounding welder to trailer? - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
-other grounding warning, in bold face print under picture described above >> Bedliners, shipping skids and some running gear insulate the welding generator from the vehicle frame. Always connect a ground wire from the generator equipment grounding terminal to bare metal on the vehicle frame, as shown.