Everybody,
Thanks for all your contribution.
Regarding stiffness: I am happy with current part stiffness. Steel performs well, it does bend during manual operation, but it is all in elastic range. Material currently used is AISI 420.
My task is, to make part with same stiffness and some 30%...
3DDave: Thank you for your comment.
Shape is defined by other parts of machine and process in which part is involved. Main shape features are defined.
I of course believe, that steel is optimal choice for this, however I am pushed "from above" to find other - lighter - solutions. On basis of...
Thank you everybody for your fast answers.
Yes, those are large three windows. And to be even more complicated: size and number of those windows might change: different versions of part will be needed.
Unfortunately this is not a decorative piece and flatness tolerances should be about the...
Hello,
I would like to explore what options do I have in replacing steel (welded plate + ribs) cover with something much lighter, machinable, stiff and shape stable. Price does not play an important role.
Current welded piece is apprx: 30 x 20 inches, with 0.03" thick base plate, ribs are 0,15 x...
