Each job has the potential to present unique demands and challenges.
RFQ’s come in regularly to The Steel Supply Company for something things as simple flat plate shapes that can be produced on a CNC Laser, Plasma Table or Water Jet, to much more complicated items that require production across a multiple of machines.
Shown in Figure 1 is a plate washer that could be produced very easily on a high definition plasma table with the exception of the beveled edge. In this case the part could be produced as a standard flat plate washer and then beveled, or completely milled from raw stock.
Fig. 1
Plate Washer with Half Bevel.
Actual dimensions are
5/16” x 2” x 1-1/4”.
The Slotted Steel Shim shown in Figure 2 also has the unique feature of being beveled. This 6” wide x 6” long shim tapers from 1/4” thick on the left to 1/16” on the right. These shims were produced from 1/4” carbon steel plate, cut to length and width and then beveled by milling away the excess steel. Care needs to be taken to avoid having the shim develop a curve due to stress relief. After the beveling was complete the slot was milled rather than punched to ensure the shim remained flat. Hot dip galvanizing was done after all fabrication was complete.
Fig. 2
This 6” x 6” Beveled Slotted
Shim is 1/4” thick on left side
and 1/16” thick on right side.
Shown in Figure 3 is a 3/8” x 1-1/4” Externally Threaded Weld Stud. As is standard on Weld Studs the aluminum flux, shown on left, will facilitate Stud Gun Welding. This is far more efficient than traditional arc welding.
Fig. 3
Externally threaded Weld Stud with
thread relief. It can be gun welded,
and the top section easily breaks
away leaving the desired length stud.
The challenge in this case was, once secured, the stud could only extend 3/4” above the substrate. This would not be enough length for the gun to grip the stud. To avoid arc welding the stud is extended with a break-away relief. The diameter of the relief is tapered from the top down. This ensures a clean break as close to the remaining stud as possible.
The Slotted Channel shown in Figure 4 illustrates a solution for situations where the channel must be attached in the field. Typical Masonry Anchor applications call for welding in the fabricating shop for maximum accuracy and efficiency. On the occasion where the slotted channel must be attached at the jobsite a Powder Actuated Nail may be the most efficient method. To accommodate this the Slotted Channel can be produced with tabs that will sit flat on the steel surface.
Fig. 4
Shown is the Slotted Channel with surface level tabs. This item is often made to order with the designer dictating the length. This allows for longer slots giving the maximum flexibility for location of the insert.
Steel Fabricators frequently confront unique challenges that require a made-to-order solutions, often under time pressure to compensate for a problem in the field. The Steel Supply Company has a wide array of machinery and capabilities to effect these solutions quickly. As well a network of sub-contractors is available for any work that requires further specialization, such as Electroplating, Metalizing, Passivating, Thermal Bonding and many other specialties.
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