How to make a robot frame

[psycho_fling]

hi all

some of you may be aware that i am soon to make a new body and frame for psycho fling. i have the mateerials sourced thanks to shane, but i now need to know how to secure the frame together once its all cut?

thanks alex

[typhoon_driver]

How to make a robot frame

either weld it or bolt it together.

What material is the frame to be made from?

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

i think it is steel square box section 2cm with a 1.2mm wall

im just about to put a priliminary sketch on my profile of what i might do

alex

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

cant seem to get it up

ill put it on my website and post the address

alex

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

ok its on the website

http://www.psychoflingteam.co.uk/http://www.psychoflingteam.co.uk/

just click the face then robot improvements

thanks alex

[typhoon_driver]

How to make a robot frame

If you can find someone that can weld it and do a good job then I would go for that. Otherwise the easiest option is to bolt it together. A good weld will be better than a bolt but a poor one will be worse.

[simon]

How to make a robot frame

Where abouts are you Alex ? If you cut everything Im happy to weld it up for you

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

We are based in heanor derbyshire, are you based in bury (profile) but my grandparents live near bury

thanks alex

[simon]

How to make a robot frame

Bury Lancs Nr Manchester. If you cut the steel and mark what wants to go where you could post it ?

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

yeh ok ill email or post when its all cut it may be a few weeks though

cheers alex

[blazerbotics]

How to make a robot frame

Were in Leicester (J23 off M1), but workshop is just off M1 J24 on A453 (opposite power station). Youre welcome to pop down and ill weld it up for you one evening.

Alan

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

thanks guys

ill see the weight of it all then decide the best option

thanks for the help

alex

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

quick question about welding how did everyone learn? and can you teach yourself? not that i would just wondering how people got into it

thanks alex

[simon]

How to make a robot frame

Trial and error. If your learning yourself be prepared to make mistakes.
The other way is have a look at your local tech. They sometimes run short courses and dont mind you bringing your own stuff to weld up.

[psycho_fling]

How to make a robot frame

Local tech? well like i say i dont want to start buying all the expensive equipment or anything but just to get started perphaps

alex