Tig weld rack and pinion to cnc plasma frame?

[Lee Roberts]

Looking at the pictures of what you've built so far, I think you probably already know the answer to the "welding rack to frame" question?

Surly the rack is far to precious to weld it in place?
What about distortion from the heat build up?
Would the tempering of the steel be effected from welding it in place?

Will you need any adjustment/wiggle room from the rack, when it comes to truing everything up and final assembly ?

Not sure I would risk it myself and just bolt, shouldn't take that much longer.

Nice work so far by the way, it's looking good, start a build log!