The welding instructor at a local vocational school has asked me to make a bend-test jig for his class. The test coupons will be 3/8 inch plate. I have sketched out some drawings I think will work, but would appreciate any additional help I can get.
Does AWS D1.1 have specifications or dimensioned drawings that someone send me? Or if it's a copyright issue, could you describe it?
I plan to use two inch thick SAE 4140 plate and machine a die and plunger. Is 4140 a good choice or should I look at some other material?
I'd be grateful for any ideas, tips, and opinions. TIA
Gil
Hello I am looking to make our own Guided bend test jig for D1.1 for the 50 ksi and under, just to see how it would come out. But I guess my question is could i make it from plasma cutting 1 2" die and plunger or 4 0.5" die and plunger out of A36?