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*Download CAM files for wheel plates -[http://openpario.mime.oregonstate.edu/documents/1237]
*Download CAM files for wheel plates -[http://openpario.mime.oregonstate.edu/documents/1237]
*Configure LinuxCNC
*Configure LinuxCNC
*Torch out plates (or cut by hand)
*[4] Torch out plates (or cut by hand)
*Grind and ream
*Grind and ream
*Weld 9/16"x2" bolts onto back of plate with wheel providing pattern
*[8] Weld 9/16"x2" bolts onto back of plate with wheel providing pattern
**Put wheel on ground
**[4] Put wheel on ground
**Place plate on top of wheel
**[4] Place plate on top of wheel
**Stick bolts in holes and align
**[8] Stick bolts in holes and align
**Weld bolt heads to wheel plate.
**[8] Weld bolt heads to wheel plate.
*Cut gussets - right angle triangles with 4" legs - 4 per wheel
*Cut gussets - right angle triangles with 4" legs - 4 per wheel
*Weld collar onto wheel plate
*Weld collar onto wheel plate

Revision as of 06:07, 19 June 2011

  • Prepare wheel mounting plates, 4 per tractor - 1/2"x8"x10"
  • Download CAM files for wheel plates -[1]
  • Configure LinuxCNC
  • [4] Torch out plates (or cut by hand)
  • Grind and ream
  • [8] Weld 9/16"x2" bolts onto back of plate with wheel providing pattern
    • [4] Put wheel on ground
    • [4] Place plate on top of wheel
    • [8] Stick bolts in holes and align
    • [8] Weld bolt heads to wheel plate.
  • Cut gussets - right angle triangles with 4" legs - 4 per wheel
  • Weld collar onto wheel plate
  • Weld gussets onto wheel plates
  • Bolt wheels on wheel plate with 9/16" teflon lock nuts.