Gearbox Catch Can
For my first project, I designed and fabricated a custom catch can to serve as a vent and reservoir for excess oil coming from our gearboxes. This was also my introduction to TIG welding, and the project gave me hands-on experience with both metal fabrication and design for manufacturability.
During this project, I learned about:
- TIG welding fundamentals
- Heat control
- Bead consistency
- Material preparation
- Welding DFM
- Ease of fixturingÂ
- Tab and slotting
- Weld sequence planning
- Material selection
- Water-tight weldability
- Corrosion resistance
Contact
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