We started the real work. We got organized with
- MIG welding machine
- 5183 welding wire
- router to chamfer
- Circular say
what else? No more I think.
So we started with a frame on lofting floor to see if it matched the lines.
It did with very good approximation. Although the plasma cut has given a constant slope to all the cut margins, but well within acceptable limits.
Step number 1 was to chamfer all web frames ends for future butt welding
Step number 2 was to insert the reinforcement pipes in the holes of the frame webs.
We counted 100 50mm holes for which we had the appropriate pipe.
Few more of different sizes for which we will have to generate the pipe from the plate.
Cutting of the 100 50mm 5 cm long from 5 meters of pipe.
We then smoothed the outer and inner borders of these 100 pieces.
We also had to clean the inside of the holes as at the starting-ending point of the plasma cut there was a small irregularity.
Finally the lightning will give life to the creature
Tomorrow we will complete the pipes and arrange the supports for butt welding.
We are very happy for the good start. No problems with welding till now!
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