Ramp Project

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Heres the ramp I just finished for the medical group here in the desert.(not tucson)The ramp is to help the medics unload military out of the ambulance onto the dock in the back of the hospital. Nothing complicated but it was a fun project to do. If nothing else it was good aluminum tig practice. It's made out of 1/4" 6061 T-6 sheet tig welded. The handles are 1 1/2" steel tubing cut at a 45 then tig welded to flat steel sheet.(we didn'thave any aluminum to make the handles so that's why I used steel)  Used 1/8" 4043 filler running the miller 350LX at 230. #10 cup with 1/8 tungsten with 30 psi 100% argon. What do you guys think? Attached ImagesLast edited by Mr.Bigweld; 08-19-2008 at 07:02 AM.
Reply:Excellent execution. And seems easy to move too...Just a couple questions:1.Did you show them? I mean will it be easy to push onto ramp?2. From pictures - the whole ramp supportet by one vertical plate?
Reply:Originally Posted by NomandExcellent execution. And seems easy to move too...Just a couple questions:1.Did you show them? I mean will it be easy to push onto ramp?2. From pictures - the whole ramp supportet by one vertical plate?
Reply:Very nice job Mr.B but why the handle change from that shown on the print or did they grant you some liberty on actual construction?  It looks like they'll be pretty close to the floor (not that you can't still get your hand around it) and I would imagine the print design was to prevent having to bend over to place or remove the unit.  Still very nice work - I'm just curious.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Very nice job Mr.B but why the handle change from that shown on the print or did they grant you some liberty on actual construction?  It looks like they'll be pretty close to the floor (not that you can't still get your hand around it) and I would imagine the print design was to prevent having to bend over to place or remove the unit.  Still very nice work - I'm just curious.
Reply:I didn't mention it before but I would think that where they show them would prove to be in the way anyhow.  Given the liberty to make any changes you deemed necessary I think you did the right thing.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Nice job!???Why didn't they want to use aluminum diamond tread plate???         That's usually what ramps are faced with for traction and safety.Blackbird
Reply:Originally Posted by dave powelsonNice job!???Why didn't they want to use aluminum diamond tread plate???         That's usually what ramps are faced with for traction and safety.
Reply:ramps are fun to make. after we give the ramps to the deptment reqesting they put nonskid paint on them.
Reply:Originally Posted by NOMADMADramps are fun to make. after we give the ramps to the deptment reqesting they put nonskid paint on them.
Reply:Good info for the next one. They ended up putting on some non-skid tape.Felt like 80 grit or something. Turned out nice. They liked the fit of the ramp and also liked that altered handles so it's good to go. Thanks for the compliments and questions.. On to find another project to kill some time.