Thank you, I will have the shop make samples for testing, I had first thought that was the right idea, but the shop magicians were distracting me by beating the part with a hammer and standing on it to prove how strong it is :)
Does anyone have any experience with strength calculations for laser welding? Our company has just purchased a machine, and immediately the shop wants to use it for a structural purpose. We are welding a 3/16" aluminum plate to a 3/8" thick structural aluminum angle. Of course the visible...
