[TheForge] Fwd: weld warping

[Ron Childers]

Tac each end, center, and stitch weld- whack it as you go. Can you use thicker plate¿


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Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 2:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Fwd: weld warping

Well a obviously it is the blue arrows, that’s why I only use high quality red arrows;’)

Pictures don’t come through on the forge, so you are going to have to paint a picture with words..

Charles

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> On Jan 24, 2019, at 1:48 PM, <Marc3rd at marc3rd.com> <Marc3rd at marc3rd.com> wrote:
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> Hi Group
> Its been awhile. Did ya miss me.?
> 
> I have a problem I would appreciate some input on. We are welding a 
> trailer hitch. major heavy duty. F450
> 
> quarter inch plate. welding at a 90 degree right angle. we are starting at the center and working out. as indicated by the red arrows.
> 
> The part is warping in direction of the blue arrows. only about 3/19 th on each end but this is enough that on the next part marriage the part rocks and does not fit flush against the next part. customer is adamant  that it must.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas ?
> 
> I'm thinking the direction matters. or at lease tack the two ends and then weld from the center out.
> Thanks in advance
> Hope all is well with your and yours.
> 
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