elliptical scab plates (1 Viewer)

[rusty_tlc]

I had some elliptical scab plates done by ORI today.

These are for the sliders on the FJ60. The pricing was very reasonable 6 pieces for just under $27, about $4.50 each. I sent a DXF file but the Torchmate SW didn't like it, luckily it is a simple ellipse with a 4" minor diameter and a 6" major diameter. I called the order in just before 10 and picked up the parts at lunch time. The only down side is their location, it's about 20 minutes from Summit Racing to their new shop. The 60 probably sucked down another $10 in gas for the round trip.

 

[chicago]

WHERE is that place in relation to Summit?
I need to pick up some stuff that I feel they might have.
Mainly, weld on tow points, though Im not convinced those would be strong enough. Might wanna go THROUGH the bumper on both sides (front and back).

Those look GREAT BTW!

 

[locrwln1]

Pretty cool, good price also.

Jack

 

[rusty_tlc]

WHERE is that place in relation to Summit?
I need to pick up some stuff that I feel they might have.
Mainly, weld on tow points, though Im not convinced those would be strong enough. Might wanna go THROUGH the bumper on both sides (front and back).

Those look GREAT BTW!

They are out HWY80 at exit 28 (Patrick) I'd call first. Unless you just want to explore the scenic beauty of I-80.

If I can solve the DXF problem we can do a file and they can cut almost anything you want on their Torchmate. How thick do you need?


Can't wait to see how well they work.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Pretty cool, good price also.

Jack

I didn't find anything like that on-line at any price. Metal Tech sends them with their roll cage tie in kit. I could probably have called and got a price ,but after I got the quote from ORI I figured why bother?

 

[chicago]

They are out HWY80 at exit 28 (Patrick) I'd call first. Unless you just want to explore the scenic beauty of I-80.

If I can solve the DXF problem we can do a file and they can cut almost anything you want on their Torchmate. How thick do you need?


Can't wait to see how well they work.

Pretty basic...id like to do some heavy steel for that. Im thinking at least 1/2 in plate. 1/2 in is what I used on the Blotch rig and it obviously held up well, but in the grand scheme it LOOKED puny. Im thinking more like 5/8's or even 3/4. Id need 4. two for the front and two for the rear.
That's pretty bitchin that they do that. Drilling the hole for the D ring shackle was a BITCH! NO JOKE!
Im figuring if I run it THROUGH the bumper, that would be WAAAAAY better than just welding something to the outside face. If one of you guyz gets in a jam like we did on the Rubicon where someone needed a "dead man pull" Id be concerned with the outer ply of the bumper pulling off.
Dont you agree?

 

[rusty_tlc]

I'll check and see how thick of metal they can cut.

 

[spressomon]

I'll check and see how thick of metal they can cut.

I think he maxes at 1/2" thick steel; Sam's TM can cut 5/8" at least.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I think he maxes at 1/2" thick steel; Sam's TM can cut 5/8" at least.

They max at 1/2" right now but are planning an up-grade to the plasma torch that will cut up to 1".

 

[spressomon]

They max at 1/2" right now but are planning an up-grade to the plasma torch that will cut up to 1".

FYI: One problem, per Sam, with torch and thick metal (1/2"+) is the rough wall cut that is not an issue with water jet.

 

[chicago]

I think he maxes at 1/2" thick steel; Sam's TM can cut 5/8" at least.

DRRRRAAAAG!
One thing I HATE almost as much as sheet metal work is DRILLING HOLES. Cant STAND drilling holes in steel.
That would be the BIGGEST thing Id be trying to escape with having someone else make em.
For the shape I need it'd be pretty easy to do myself, but not nearly as shnazzzzzy and having them done by a machine.

Thanks for the info.

 

[chicago]

FYI: One problem, per Sam, with torch and thick metal (1/2"+) is the rough wall cut that is not an issue with water jet.

WATER!?!?!!?
FRICKIN AMAZING! Really...think about that.

 

[rusty_tlc]

WATER!?!?!!?
FRICKIN AMAZING! Really...think about that.

Centerline does a lot of our machine work, they also do a lot of water jet machining. It's amazing what they can do.

 

[rusty_tlc]

FYI: One problem, per Sam, with torch and thick metal (1/2"+) is the rough wall cut that is not an issue with water jet.

It would be interesting to know how the machine time compares between plasma and water jet. Based on my past experience water jet machining is fairly costly.

A couple of things to consider;

Would the plasma cut cost be low enough compared to water jet to compensate for the additional time grinding to a finished edge?

Also is the edge rough enough to be an issue in a particular application?
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Seems every shop in Reno has a TM table so there is plenty of competition, which means it's a good time to be a consumer.