Welding Aluminium Yachts. All our major hull structures components are designed and calculated to conform to the requirements of ABSAmerican Bureau of Shipping. Cleats and other hardware can be welded in place or machine screw fastened to pads welded in place thus avoiding bolt holes through an otherwise watertight deck and roof.
ASTM A516 Gr55 Aluminum 1050AAluminum 5086 or 5083. In general structures are designed to the yield strength of the material plus a margin of safety. Once you determine the best weld length assuming it might be say 3 inches on 38 aluminum plate it is best to do a back-step sequence.
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The ease of workability welding and handling make. Cleats and other hardware can be welded in place or machine screw fastened to pads welded in place thus avoiding bolt holes through an otherwise watertight deck and roof. Welding aluminum presents some unique challenges compared to welding steel or other common materials. 19 95 6 mm Shear strength.