Re: When to weld vs bolt

Posted by rhudson on January 27, 2004 at 15:49:52 from (65.254.160.50):

In Reply to: When to weld vs bolt posted by Ray on January 27, 2004 at 14:07:22:

you think you got vibrations?! I'm building a frame to hold a 1 cylinder 16 hp diesel engine, 1936 design for a generator (engine weight about 1200 lbs.). every time the engine hits, the frame moves about 3/8 inch in every direction. like others have said, welding is the way to go.
if you think about it, the quality of a weld is variable and based on welder skill, and enviromental conditions. bolted joints are strong if designed and engineered correctly (many are not). other than read a torque wrench correctly, the installer has little to do with final strength. all in all if vibration and rigidity is a concern you will need a good welded joint.

one thing i like about welding is that once you drop the helnet and start burning one, you are in your own little world, not many will disturb you while you are working.

ingeneral weld frames, bolt components

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