What kind of drill bit are you guys using. Several truck frames might have holes drilled through the top and or bottom flanges.
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Drilling truck frame rails. I started out with a small bit and then got gradually bigger. Secure chain around frame or unit to be drilled. I recently bought frames from pg. Truck frames from other sources often require additional modification. I spent 15 on a titanium bit but so far this thing sucks. Each type has different repair procedures.
High strength low alloy hsla steel 50000 60000 and 80000 psi yield strength heat treated steel 110000 and 120000 psi yield strength. Xy location of holes and maximum hole diameter in relation to position from frame web. I had to use a hydraulic ram to remove the. The rules for drilling into frame must be followed ie. Tie down mounting check our earlier threads and considered belly bars. Turn the forward feed handle advancing the drill to the center punch.
The engineers at the factory have taken into account of any induced stresses these holes will cause as well as their locations sizes. It took me an hour to drill 2 new holes in my helper bag brackets. Adams with 200 punches per rail and only had to ream 2 holes on one rail. Contact mack trucks inc. Customer service for as sistance in obtaining approval for an installation on a specific chassis. The reason for hte warning lables is the manufacture does not want to have a liability claim from time the tool man who decided that he would just drill or weld where ever he wanted.
Frame rail flange b 83 mm325 in90 354 and 105 413 in frame rail thickness c. We were very concerned about this same issue vis. Position frame drill horizontally elevate drill to desired height with hand crank. I used to buy oem frames and would typically have to spend hours of shop time drilling holes for upfit components. Once i got to the 12 it didnt do shit. The body installation must not cause excessive frame rail deflection.
Be prepared to supply detailed information concern. Some call it unique we call it the frame drill. International chassis are presently manufactured with frame rails of. I need to drill 18 12 holes in my frame for a c notch. Operating the frame drill. It answers the need for horizontal drilling and truck frame drilling.
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