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GANTRY: the manufacturing
10 September 2023 · 25 min · 6K views
What this video covers
Fabricating a custom metal arch for a sailboat involves measuring, cutting, tack-welding, and final welding of steel tubing to ensure structural alignment. The process begins by securing the main tubes to the boat's transom using articulated mounting brackets to establish the required width and vertical plumb.4:50 Three cross-members are cut to a precise 47-centimeter length to maintain parallel alignment between the two main uprights.5:58 After tack-welding the structure in place on the boat, the arch is removed to a flat surface for final welding, which provides better access and stability.8:34 Reinforcement gussets are fabricated, bent, and welded into the corners to prevent movement and increase rigidity.12:39 The builder plans to install rubber gaskets between the mounting plates and the hull to dampen vibration and noise.16:29 Once welding is complete, the structure is ground smooth, treated with anti-rust primer, and finished with multiple coats of paint.22:01 The project concludes with the application of paint via a dabbing technique to ensure full coverage in crevices.23:35
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