On Sat, 1 Mar 2003, Ian Dixon wrote:
> I weld on some tabs and rivet the panel to the tabs. I like to buy
> pre-manufactured tabs to make life easy. You could also use those
> looped strap clamps (maybe called Adel Clamps) and rivet or
> bolt the panels to them.
>
> Ian - SJSU
>
> --- rahul ahlawat <rahul4u_dce@rediffmail.com> wrote:
> > which techniques do you guys use for attaching the firewall to the
> > tubes. Our firewall is only .6mm thick and tubes are quite thick,
> > and hence they cannot be arc welded even at low currents and
> > voltages. Also gas weld is of no use as tubes are quite thick. We
> > plan to either solder it or rivet it to the tubes. Any quick
> > suggestions please?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > rahul
> > DCE mini baj
>
I would also suggest the technique of welding tabs to the frame and then
either use pop rivets or small screws to attach the firewall. I would not
rivet directly to the frame. In the past, we have had cracks start at
rivet holes.
Sam Drake
University of Utah
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