Some weld metal is very hard. Try a hand file on a weld bead to see how easy it
cuts. If you can't shave off a decent amount with moderate hand pressure you'll
have a heck of a time milling the weld.
How thick is the tubing wall? One solution could be to cut the end off, leaving
a short stub, about 1/4" long. Mill the inside to a precise square, about
halfway through the wall thickness. For the shortened beam, mill flats on each
face then round the corners so you get a snug fit into the inside of the stub.
Then weld a big fillet over the original weld, perhaps after grinding much of
it away.
From: hubert <h...@hbahr.org>
To: Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 8:57 PM
Subject: [Emc-users] Using CNC mill to hack a gantry Crane
I am wanting to cut down a 1000lb rated gantry crane to a size that will
fit my Shop. This crane is made from 2" rectangular tubing. I will do
the initial cutting with a Harbor Freight band saw, but I can't count on
it giving true 90 degree cuts. My thoughts are to true the cut surface
with my mill. I will also be cutting off the flange that will be welded
back on the tubing. My thoughts were to use the mill true the surface
of the flange.
My questions are related to the welds that I am trimming off. Will
they cause problems for the mill? Is it better to use High steel or
carbide?
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