Since I'm a poor welder I thought to strengthen the frame with a carbon fiber at the points of rupture ,I would like to ask if someone has already tried to do this thing tanks ,sorry for my English
I have no knowledge of how strong it might be but if your after good quality high stress welds why not make the yacht with 'tack' welds from you and once you get the shape your after take it to a professional welder to finish it off and fully weld the frame.
are you useing mig or stick? If stick get some low hydrogen rods they burn well and will do the job,
You might be suprised at how strong your welds will turn out.
try not to steel that is too thin. Im only an amateur but when I have a weld fail I have a good look at why.
its usually because the tubing was a bit thin to start with. when i susequently rebuild , i dont put too big a brace over the area , just enough to add to the strength , but not too heavy.
keep in mind that the type of chassis your building has to flex and twist as it travels over rough ground with no suspension other than the flex of the tubes, so too stiff will slow you down
I use this type of welder its not so good but i try with a electrode,i make a big disaster,i want to know if it is possible to reinforce the welding with a carbon strips tanks
Luca,
Which ever method you use unless you regulate your machine correctly you will blow holes in your work. I am not as good a welder as most of the other lads. Self taught. I found that talking to those that are good welders and practice have improved my work very much. Get into your Work Shop and use up any tubing and sheet you can lay your hands too and practice. Blow Holes ? Cut the power down a little until you can get the weld to run. Tack Weld ? Short bursts of weld, work your way around the job until you fill in the gaps between the welds. There are a myriad things to take into account. "Never Say Die" Keep at it and you may well surprise yourself as to just what you can achieve.
There has never been a man born with a welder in his hand. If there is a feel for his poor mother. If you can contact someone nearby to instruct you a little then so much the better.
Regards,
Ron
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