Hi...
I have to make several box-shaped parts of a specific inside dimension (to hold a 2 x 4, a piece of lumber standard in the US). I just realized that I have never welded together four plates into a box before (the disadvantage of being a new welder), and I'm not sure of the best way to position the plates.
In the drawing below, the top approach would have the weld filling in the opening. I thing that's probably the wrong technique because there is zero thickness where the plates meet.
In the middle approach, the end plates are sandwiched so both welds will occur on the same side.
In the bottom approach, the plates are offset so each weld is on a different surface. I'm not sure this makes a difference.
I do realize that the plates would have to be different dimensions, depending upon the approach.
I suspect that the middle approach is the way to go, but I'm not sure, and would appreciate any comments from the combined expertise found here.
Many thanks!
I have to make several box-shaped parts of a specific inside dimension (to hold a 2 x 4, a piece of lumber standard in the US). I just realized that I have never welded together four plates into a box before (the disadvantage of being a new welder), and I'm not sure of the best way to position the plates.
In the drawing below, the top approach would have the weld filling in the opening. I thing that's probably the wrong technique because there is zero thickness where the plates meet.
In the middle approach, the end plates are sandwiched so both welds will occur on the same side.
In the bottom approach, the plates are offset so each weld is on a different surface. I'm not sure this makes a difference.
I do realize that the plates would have to be different dimensions, depending upon the approach.
I suspect that the middle approach is the way to go, but I'm not sure, and would appreciate any comments from the combined expertise found here.
Many thanks!