tukikehikot

Tukikehikot are structural frames designed to provide support and alignment for machinery, equipment, or assemblies. They function as the backbone of a system, carrying static and dynamic loads and offering mounting points for components, guides, and accessories.

They can be modular or fixed in size and generally consist of metal profiles, plates, or panels. Common materials include steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and, in some cases, composites. Tukikehikot are typically joined by welding, bolting, or riveting, and may include gussets, bracing, and vibration isolation features. Surfaces are often prepared with threaded holes, mounting bosses, and flanges to facilitate attachment and adjustability.

Typical applications include frames for manufacturing machinery, automation cells, machine bases, robotics chassis, electrical equipment housings, testing rigs, and educational or research benches. The frames provide rigid load paths, enable precise alignment, and allow for reconfiguration or expansion as requirements change.

Design considerations emphasize strength and stiffness, load paths, fatigue resistance, and corrosion protection. Other factors include thermal effects, dimensional tolerances, serviceability, and ease of assembly. Manufacturing and cost considerations focus on manufacturability, compatibility with standard components (such as mounting rails or T-slots), and finishing options like painting, powder coating, galvanizing, or anodizing. Tukikehikot are chosen to balance rigidity, adaptability, and total system cost in engineering projects.