Quick bracket repair / reinforcement

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Not really a project but it does show some work flow and may be of interest to someone.This is a retaining bracket that bolts to some square tube. It holds down a hinged part and is subject to pulling/pushing action lengthwise. Over time it fatigued and broke at the bend. I thought about completely replacing the bracket due to the weak design... 90 degree bends with holes in them... a recipe for tearing. After some thought this is what I came up with. Designed the rib in Alibre Design and cut it on the plasma table. I did bevel out both sides of the crack before welding but didn't upload that picture. The rest it fairly self explanatory. Attached Images
Reply:You get all the fun jobs.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:lets see one of it installed.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:You did a great job figuring out that repair. That is not likely to break again. When I saw it, I thought, how would I make it stronger besides just welding it and it all comes down to how it bolts on and what interference there are. I was stumped, but you made it clear. Good job.
Reply:"Over time it fatigued and broke at the bend." - that's not going to happen now!Good thinking.Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterYou get all the fun jobs..
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerlets see one of it installed.
Reply:Is that a mobile climbing tower or something?There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:nice   workkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk   ,   nothing like   inginuity !>Innovations are what i leave behind for History
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerIs that a mobile climbing tower or something?
Reply:I thought it was the underside of a dump bed type trailer. Looked like the broken bracke was used to keep the bed from tilting until the pin was removed. Who wins?Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:at first glance I thought dump bed, but then I looked closer, and have never seen a dump bed with cable lifts. Nor have I seen one with a curved underside. not to mention that looks like fiberglass not metal.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Is it a climbing wall?
Reply:Nice Job Forhire,Just out of curiosity, how long does it take to design a simple part like that in your CAD software? I understand that proficiency with the software is a factor in time needed but all things being equal and possessing decent skills with the program, how much time would you figure on adding to the project/job cost to design the part for your PAC table to read?Thanks in advance for the answer.Eric
Reply:Fixed it looks plenty strong.  Design wise, a T shape would have been better, rather than the 90* bend.  Or better yet (design by CPA), a flat strap bolted to the upper arm to intersect with the pin.Nice fix, I'm curious too about what it's on.MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:Thanks for all the guesses. It is on a climbing wall  Originally Posted by Welding_SwedeJust out of curiosity, how long does it take to design a simple part like that in your CAD software? I understand that proficiency with the software is a factor in time needed but all things being equal and possessing decent skills with the program, how much time would you figure on adding to the project/job cost to design the part for your PAC table to read?
Reply:is it nickel or chrome plated? or just painted?if you remove it, it will get up to 30% more strenght in service... anyway its solved now  good jobMy Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Originally Posted by elvergonis it nickel or chrome plated? or just painted?if you remove it, it will get up to 30% more strength in service... anyway its solved now