14-01-2009 15:32

thelittlesister

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

hey my name is Ally from team 316 I'm the kid in the pic. i started welding about 6 monthes ago when i was 14. i really love welding and i definitely encourage students, with the resources, to try it!

O and thanks Mr.Weick (the mentor that taught me how to weld)for teaching/putting up with me.

Good Luck!

14-01-2009 15:54

IKE

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

Congrats on learning to weld! Your frame is looking fantastic. I have taught several of our students. One thing I would recommend doing continued learning on is joint construction techniques. With AL the welded joints typically anneal the material close to the joint.

We had an AL joint Failure at the least opportune time last year (finals at WMR). Had I added an overalp strap to the butt joint, it would not have failed. We fixed this for the CHMP, but WMR ended in a second place.

14-01-2009 17:53

Shelbo

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

Good Job Sis! The Frame looks Great! Keep up the good work...

14-01-2009 20:03

thefro526

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

Makes me want to learn how to weld.....

Nice job!!!!!!!!!

14-01-2009 21:23

Rick TYler

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

TIG welding, right? Are you SURE you don't want to wear a leather coat or apron?

(Congratulations on your skill. That's cool.)

14-01-2009 21:32

Ryan Dognaux

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

M-M-M-Monster Frame.

Seriously, that thing is huge!

15-01-2009 18:54

Mike Starke

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

Welding is a great resource and a skill to have! It's sooo great that you learned at such a young age!

15-01-2009 19:05

Asa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick TYler TIG welding, right? Are you SURE you don't want to wear a leather coat or apron? (Congratulations on your skill. That's cool.)

21-03-2009 21:34

SammyKay

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Great welds Ally! Can't wait to see what you weld next year!

21-03-2009 21:48

Katie_UPS

Re: pic: SAM's welded frame taking shape

ANOTHER GIRL WELDER! I learned during the 08 build season and passed my "welding test" at the beginning of this one and was able to weld on the bot. CONGRATS!

Although with TIG welding you really should wear a coat/apron. The rays coming off that is super-bad for you. The welding mentor (who teaches welding at UW-Milwaukee) told us a story about welding one day and the UV just burning through his shirt.