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Re: West Coast Drive: Bellypan

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Originally Posted by NickE View Post
... Furthermore, when the frame tubes are riveted to it, it acts as a welding jig and holds the frame tubes nice and square. It helps make the competition and practice bots closer to identical. ....
I hadn't thought of doing this for welded assemblies, but I really like the idea. Often we end up adding gusset straps to butt joint welds anyway. Why not put them in place before the welding begins in order to hold everything true.