DRI: Aidan Lehal Salman Rasheed
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The tubes (grey circular) will be welded together using a jig, and the ribs (Orange) will be welded with the same jig.
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Welding Jig
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Welding jig supporting horizontal pipe while aligning rib at designated location.
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Welding Jig supporting two tubes to create a T joint or corner once welded
MDF Mold:
Made out of MDF, slots for ribs to be placed, with hardstops at the front and back to prevent movement.
MDF does not require welding
MDF base can be reused by removing the ribs from the slots and replacing them with new ones (that fit a different panel)
MDF will have to be purchased
Aluminum Tube Mold w/ Slots
Made out of tubes as cadded above
Tubes have slots that allow for ribs to be inserted and removed in the event of recycling a mold
This method uses tube we already have
This method does not require RIB welding
Aluminum and fully welded:
Sturdy and one shape use, very durable
Requires welding (will need to see what aluminum tubes can withstand)