I made a custom 6061 top plate and rotator shelf for a Universal Tower and
had them welded in place. I never checked the temper after welding but it
worked perfectly for 15+ years until removed it. The whole tower consisted
of welded joints and I had no concerns about adding a couple of plates to
it.
John KK9A
[TowerTalk] welding aluminum
from [Bob Tabke] [Permanent Link][Original]
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] welding aluminum
From: Bob Tabke <bob@onehorsecreek.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:02:06 -0700
I am building a 6m H-frame (33'x40') and need to connect two 4.5 inch pieces
of T6 aluminum pipe as well as two sections of 3" al tube. I have an al
welder. But I am wondering if anyone has experience with welding T6 aluminum
causing a loss in strength due to lessening the temper? The joints will have
cradles on either side to reinforce the joint...
Thanks,
Bob, N7IP
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