Built this table in the shop a few months ago and figured some of you might like to see it.
I beam welding table.
Properties in imperial units of american wide flange beams according astm a6 are indicated below.
We decided to build each half on top of each other so that the beam took some of the inconsistencies.
Didn t cost much and is extremely convenient for building larger projects.
Table is 42 across and 16 long would have made it longer if it would have fit.
Designation imperial in x lb ft depth h in width w in web thickness t w in.
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Place a straight edge long enough to cover all the spacers on top of the beam.
This beam shape has a wider profile for added horizontal strength making it ideal for sky scrapers or as a house beam along with bridge beams trailers platforms etc.
A hydraulic press would have been easier to use but i don t have one.
Having the spaces in between the beams is quite nice i ve made expanded metal inserts to allow me to put clamps and such in there below the.
American wide flange beams according astm a6 metric units.
Using some chain and a hydraulic jack i bent the beams back to pretty straight.
I had about an 1 8 gap in the middle.
Perfect for clamping and it looks sick.
We failed to cut the taper int.
Standard american beams aka junior beams or s beams have tapered flanges for added strength when your load is concentrated on the flanges such as machine bases hoists.
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Awesome welding table i beam supports with replaceable c channel as the top.
For full table with depth width web and flange thickness and section area rotate the screen.
Welding the spacers onto the beam will mostly likely cause some bending.
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