Press brake for 20 ton hydraulic press

[stevec]

Thanks Dave I thought it was that but you had mentioned " that is welded to it " but no welding had been done.
Sometimes I seem to need more clarity than others .
I know it drives my wife crazy.

I'm sorry you have trouble welding situations like that. I often grind two pieces to be welded to create a gap just like that for maximum penetration and "fill-in".

I use a stick welder for which I've found a rod that works well for me and I won't buy anything else for fear I might loose the moderate success I achieve with it.

I have a wire feed welder that uses flux core wire and have used it for thin metals (sheet metal) but haven't experimented to its full potential
for thicker stuff because my stick welder works for me.

I wish I could help you out but I don't even know where to start.