Brent,
These are basically trays that are a bit stronger than the originals. Out here we have a lot of earthquakes and they are planning to upgrade a lot of communication system towers. It is "seismic" for what the project is relating to, but they are still parts, not a function or welded to a fixed building or structure. They are bolt on components when its all said and done.
Second question: Yes and no, the robotics company doesn’t want to use a spray transfer because you run a greater risk of undercut. because the robot cant make that judgment on certain motions, and the spray is so hot on the base metal surface, it will easily wash in undercut epically if you set it to weave.
Third question: They have already ran basic tests on the short circuit wire, they did bend tests and tensile pulls. The main requirement on the print was that the wire was able to withstand 70,000 psi or more. The testing came back around 73,000. But all that wasn’t formal and processed for a WPS, it was just a check from the contractor to see if their short circuit method was what they were looking for and it is. Now for the second part of the question. They will be billing the contractor and advised me to do whatever I deem necessary to get this legit and have the proper paperwork. They are prepared for a PQR and WPS's.
Just saying If i do a PQR for a robot what exactly am I testing to?
Do I make a test joint and have the program run those joints and then test them myself?
Jordan