For some reason I thought diamond plate would offer more resistance- because the extra ridges are generally above the profile of the plate. But a flat plate is totally doable.
I can’t bend the edges down (no suitable brake) but I can weld 1.5” flat bar to the outside edge.
The reason I...
1. It will not be as the machine will have parts added during the rebuild process. I over estimated the weight on each wood block to compensate for this. The machine weight is closer to 5400lbs totally assembled.
Beneath the bearing would be another steel platform that could be picked up with...
Good morning, I’m designing a turntable for a machine shop. The machine that rides on this platform weighs 6000 pounds and sits on (2) wood blocks (For ease of pickup with a fork lift). I’m trying to understand flexure rigidity and choose the right thickness of A36 steel plate.
I work closely...
This was very helpful.
I think I got what I was looking for in question 3 which was a rule of thumb that could help with quick estimates in the design process-
If the furthest support is half the distance to the furthest offset edge than the weight to tip the structure at the offset edge is...
Hello,
a little about me: I’m a self trained craftsmen who has a deep hunger for knowledge. I have no formal training in physics or engineering. There are some principles I‘d like to understand better to improve my workflow. Please forgive any terminology faux pas, part of the issue I have in...