Team Coolspeedbot: first feather weight robot

[Coolspeedbot]

OK bending it is.

[TechAUmNu]

I would get that bent. Its not very expensive, we just had 4 new armour sections done by kcut.

[Coolspeedbot]

John is very forthcoming in that kind of information, just ask.

I'll do that when I get a chance

[maddox10]

John is very forthcoming in that kind of information, just ask.

[Coolspeedbot]

Paint job looks great. If you're getting it water cut via someone like kcut, you might as well ask them to bend it for you as well. It's cash money but it won't just snap like a weld can sometimes.

I would just do that but I'm not sure whats the max they can bend.

[R9000]

Paint job looks great. If you're getting it water cut via someone like kcut, you might as well ask them to bend it for you as well. It's cash money but it won't just snap like a weld can sometimes.

[Coolspeedbot]

I'm still unsure which is a more practical solution to the wedge, should I get it bent or should I get it welded? But in the mean time check out this potential paint job idea.

[Coolspeedbot]

If you don't have a 50 tons press with the right add-ons, it's not something you can do at home.

I have a hand-bender, and the biggest I can do is 100mm wide 3.2mm thin Hardox 450. And that because I modified that poor tool to accept that abuse.

Anyone wishing for a sharp crease, a weld will have to do.
For them who want a smooth bend, it's money time.

I see

[maddox10]

If you don't have a 50 tons press with the right add-ons, it's not something you can do at home.

I have a hand-bender, and the biggest I can do is 100mm wide 3.2mm thin Hardox 450. And that because I modified that poor tool to accept that abuse.

Anyone wishing for a sharp crease, a weld will have to do.
For them who want a smooth bend, it's money time.

[Coolspeedbot]

It can be bend 180°, but with the right radius. Hardox will break if bend too sharp.

You can find the working instructions here.

https://www.ssab.com/download-center...ormi&dcSearch=

I see, I've had a look but I'm not sure I fully understand how to implement it into the design.

[maddox10]

It can be bend 180°, but with the right radius. Hardox will break if bend too sharp.

You can find the working instructions here.

https://www.ssab.com/download-center...ormi&dcSearch=

[Coolspeedbot]

I would have thought it would be stronger as a single piece formed into the three angles rather than a three piece wedge.

Well I'm unsure whats the max angle the wedge could be bent before the material (like 4mm hardox) breaks.

[Ocracoke]

And what would be the best way to achieve the 45 degree angled sides to the wedge? I don't know if it can be done by bending a single part or simply have it in 3 parts and welded them together.

I would have thought it would be stronger as a single piece formed into the three angles rather than a three piece wedge.

[Coolspeedbot]

Been working on the wedge of CSB's design and reached a head-scratcher. What material should I use on for the wedge so that it can be countersunk so the bolts are flush?

And what would be the best way to achieve the 45 degree angled sides to the wedge? I don't know if it can be done by bending a single part or simply have it in 3 parts and welded them together.



Oh and almost forgot this little render I did for a laugh

[Coolspeedbot]

I think you should do this instead of Wolf-E. All you need is a beefy motor and gearbox with an accompanying ESC and you have yourself a, by the looks of it, much better looking machine. Or you could still do Wolf-E if you have reliability in mind.

Well I am considering it but if I choose to work on CSB instead of Wolf-E I'll end up wasting the Drill motors and brushed ESCs as CSB is designed to be brushless. Plus I could do with getting some experience with the weight class first and Wolf-E is a basic machine to get my head round things.