Santiago Diaz, Mock Up Model

This Mock Up model is based on a panel like system with hinges and pivot points that will allow for removal and locating these panels inside and outside the studios. Image 1) shows the panels folded and stacked,2)unfloded panels,3)Hinges, 4)the pivoters and a base for the connected system to stand on,5) & 6)show the connected system.When this system of panels is not in use, thaty can be stored on a box type of container with wheels and be rolled whereever on wishes to join the system, wether its inside or outside.

Santiago Diaz, Welding

This welding practice was done the friday May 29.My focus was to find settings within the self feeding welders setting in which i would feel confortable welding. I first tried to make staright lines on the plate until i found 3 different settings:slow, intermediate, and fast. I then tried welding a channel onto the plate and that onc e theres too much of a gap or cave in, more welding material will be required and slower movemens, therefore the slow feed will be most convenient. I then welded a plabe onto the plate trying to create a 90 degree angle, once accomplished i tried to weld a piece of thin aluminum and realized that these type of welder will not weld aluminum and found that once your in one stop for too long, the welder whill make wholes on the material. After some research i found out that aluminum can we welded with an arc welder.

Mock Up Model Ali

This is a mock up of the "hub" I'm working on. I wanted to minimize the mechanical pieces used for this project, having pieces that interlock and slide into each other rather than bolting, screwing, or gluing them. This hub is comprised of a slab that has grooves cut into it, which then 4' x 8' pieces can be slid in and out. The scale of this mock up is roughly 4" x 8".

Welding Attempt Ali 2

Cutting a pipe at an angle, and then trying to weld a metal plate at that angle. Also, attempting to weld on the inside of an object, hiding the weld nicely.

Welding Attempt Ali

You need a good mask, good gloves, and don't be afraid to get burnt a little

Welding Attempt Ali

Combining different shapes and sizes, connection points and welding technique

Ali Alawar