BOC Gases has donated welding gases, dry ice, consumables, expertise and practical assistance for the creation of Thrust SSC, and the preparation of its mobile mission control centre.
Top welding experts from the BOC Gases Fabrication Technology Centre in south London, UK, led by fabrication processes manager, Derrick Hilton, have worked alongside the Thrust team initially at G-Force Precision Engineering, near Chichester, and more recently in Q-Shed at Farnborough.
Welded elements of the vehicle include its steel chassis, suspension systems, fuel pipework and structural bracketry. During the latter stages of the project, BOC has donated the services of its top welders to undertake some of the more critical ‘hands-on’ fabrication work, and to monitor weld quality.
BOC Fabrication Gases used in the Thrust SSC project are listed are listed below.
For gas metal arc (MIG) welding:
For gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding:
BOC Gases has supplied Dry Ice for use in assembling the steering and axle components of Thrust SSC, as well as technical advice on application methods.
Dry Ice shrink fitting was chosen as the most suitable method, due to component shape and interference of fit. Liquid nitrogen was considered as an alternative, but the shrinking of the metal components in this instance did not require the extreme cold of liquid nitrogen at minus -196° C.
For further information on BOC Fabrication Gases or Dry Ice, for technical advice or safety literature, or to place an order, please call BOC Gases DirectLine 0800 111 333.
Editorial enquiries: Bob Pirie or Wendy Peters on +44 (0)1483 579857.
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