Applying VIN to chassis

[bubblebobble]

Hi,

I have a tubular chassis and need to apply a VIN to it.

Basically after considering all options in relation to tube deformation due to punching ( I have a new set of pryor punches), stamping a plate and seam welding.
The best option I can see is Dot Peening it onto the tubular rail.

For the life of me I cannot find any service to hire a portable machine or a service that provides that service ( they would have to come here, Staffordshire North).

So any suggestions/ options etc greatly appreciated.

[Ambleton]

I had my chassis number laser cut in a 2mm mild steel plate, then seam welded it to the chassis.

A company like HBH laser (many others are available) will knock it up very inexpensively and post it to you.



For scale plate is circa 35x60 iirc

Edited by Ambleton on Sunday 31st January 14:37

[Steve_D]

Punching it into a plate and welding it on is perfectly fine. It also gives the option of cocking it up and throwing it in the bin.

Beware of the laser cutting option shown before. The test centre I use would fail that for IVA manual section 18, RS11

"11. There must not be any gaps large enough to insert extra characters between the characters for the VIN shown on the manufacturer’s plate or stamped into the vehicle."

A stupid rule but a rule all the same. If a VIN has to have 17 characters then how can you insert extra ones without it being obvious.

Steve

[Chris-S]

Did the 'stamp a piece of plate and seam weld it on' for my recent build. I cut a suitably sized piece of 1.5mm steel, stamped it then TIGed it in place. IVA inspector didn't comment on it at all.

As noted, it gives you the freedom to mess it up without risking a mess on the chassis.