WANTED: Steel I-Beams, 1-inch

Scott Goldman · Nov 12, 2018

Anyone interested in making (or have you made) steel I-beams in approximately 1-inch height? I'm looking for something like what was described in this post: https://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/threads/small-steel-i-beam.13607/

john_reese · Nov 13, 2018

Got dimensions?

Jasonb · Nov 13, 2018

When I needed some C section I welded two bits of L section together you could do it with cut down T section.

http://modelengineeringwebsite.com/Engine_cart_build_5.html

john_reese · Nov 13, 2018

I still want full dimensions
I have machines open

Scott Goldman · Nov 13, 2018

1-inch tall x 5/8" wide, but I can vary that to accommodate an available stock. Would like the tapered flange and squared edges you see in the Bethlehem Steel logo image.

john_reese · Nov 13, 2018

What length? Straightness tolerance? How many?
If you insist on tapered flanges it will be more expensive than straight flanges. Tapered flanges would require a minimum off 3 passes per side or a specially ground cutter.

nel2lar · Nov 14, 2018

Scott
You can get a tapered end mill to cut it. I would plow down the center with a straight end mill then come back with the taper and take off just enough to get the angle and thickness of web. Then repeat it again on the other side. Just how much do you really need?
Nelson

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