Ugly welding - Page 2

usmc-mustang · 04-07-2008, 09:44 PM

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ANYWAYS... Back on to welding. As a former Aircraft Welder, the metal you are welding is as important as the welder. Need to chop a section of frame, and test it. I believe the local college can do it for me. But is it information we really want to know??

How do they test it?

Depending on the position, it is either pulled or compressed to the point where it begins stretch or compress. This is the yeild strength factor. NAU has an excellent Civil and Structurial Engineering Program. My wife graduated as a Civil Engineer, and still has some good connections. Still it would scare me if it only tested at 2500 PSI. But.. It wouldnt suprise me.

PorterzCustomz · 04-07-2008, 10:52 PM

I would also like to add that our bikes like most use thin tubes anyway and the tubing will most likely flex or break before a weld would. Its sorta like screwing down balsa wood, the wood is the weakest link =)

04-07-2008, 10:52 PM	#17
PorterzCustomz Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 303	I would also like to add that our bikes like most use thin tubes anyway and the tubing will most likely flex or break before a weld would. Its sorta like screwing down balsa wood, the wood is the weakest link =)
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