a little side note:
The stands are for servicing only, so the load will remain static.
I am assuming that the material that I need for this load will not fall under the "sheet metal" category due to the needed thickness, is that correct?
If so then what category should I be looking in where...
WOW! That is what I am talking about! Thank you both very much! Please allow me some time to review all of the information, all of which is very relevant to me having a proper grasp on how to figure this out in the future.
Thank you again for talking your valuable time to help me with this...
That was my understanding in a nutshell but I wanted to verify it before I began trying to select the correct material that will support the vertical load (Static Load?) and the lateral forces (Term?) that are due to the 10deg Outward Brake on each leg that were put there for stability reasons...
I have a question regarding what material type and thickness could support a given load most cost effectively. Weight of the part will also be a factor in the cost due to the wacked out freight charges these days.
I have no idea where to locate the information that I need or a formula so...