U225X PUBLIC-SAFE CONVERSATION NOTE

RECORD: CHAT-0357
TOPIC: SolidWorks Weight Calculation Issue
IMPORTED: 2026.06.26

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: clean up this email if it is true Josh, I have heard some concerns about the Chute for the singulator being a tipping hazard, the center of gravity is inside the legs so it should stand on its own. That does not mean that it won’t tip over if it is bumped, I was under the impression they did not want to anchor to the floor at all, but I could be mistaken on that. I think the best thing to do would be take a (4) clip 

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USER MESSAGES:
1. why is solid works calculating this frame to only weigh 30 pounds it is made of 3 x 3 x 3/16 stainless square tube
2. i have the attached chute and frame the frame is 230 pounds, to that is a 3/16" plate that is about 60 pounds and it over hangs quite a bit as you can see then welded to that are the sides that weight about 30 pounds a piece and a top cover that weighs 35 pounds the frame is 19.5 x 19.5 and 65 inches at the highest point do you think it will tip over
3. solid works is showing the center of mass inside the legs
4. clean up this email if it is true Josh, I have heard some concerns about the Chute for the singulator being a tipping hazard, the center of gravity is inside the legs so it should stand on its own. That does not mean that it won’t tip over if it is bumped, I was under the impression they did not want to anchor to the floor at all, but I could be mistaken on that. I think the best thing to do would be take a (4) clip angles that the field guys can use to line up with the singulator on site and field weld or bolt to…

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. Because SolidWorks is using Density = 0.037 lb/in³. That is not stainless. Stainless should be around 0.285–0.290 lb/in³. So your weight is low by about: `0.285 / 0.037 = 7.7` That means the frame would be closer to: `30.447 × 7.7 = about 235 lb` What to check: 1. Right-click the part/weldment body. 2. Go to Material. 3. Make sure it is actually set to 304 Stainless. 4. Then right-click the Cut List and choose Update. 5. Open Mass Properties again and hit Recalculate. Also, your Mass Properties window says selected Solid Bodies, so make sure you selected all the frame bodies, not just a pattern or a few bodies.
2. Looking at the pictures and the weights you provided, I would not be comfortable saying it won't tip over. My concern isn't the total weight—it's where the center of gravity ends up. Here's the breakdown: | Component | Approx. Weight | |. . . --|. . . . . :| | Frame | 230 lb | | 3/16" mounting plate | 60 lb | | Side panels (2 × 30) | 60 lb | | Top cover | 35 lb | | Total | 385 lb | A 385 lb structure is fairly heavy, but your footprint is only 19.5" × 19.5". What concerns me The hopper/chute hangs well out in front of the frame. From the side view, it looks like the front edge of the chute extends 20–30 inches beyond the front legs. The 155 lb of chute assembly (plate + sides + cover) is all located out on tha…
3. :::writing{variant="email" id="42681" subject="Singulator Chute Stability"} Josh, I have heard some concerns that the singulator chute could be a tipping hazard. I checked the assembly in SolidWorks, and the center of gravity is inside the footprint of the legs, so it should stand on its own. That said, being stable doesn't mean it can't tip if it is bumped or subjected to an unexpected load. I was under the impression that we wanted to avoid anchoring anything to the floor, but I may be mistaken. If additional support is needed, I think the simplest solution would be to provide four clip angles that the field crew can use to attach the chute to the singulator during installation. The singulator is more than s…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
- Right-click the part/weldment body.
- Go to Material.
- Make sure it is actually set to 304 Stainless.
- Then right-click the Cut List and choose Update.
- Open Mass Properties again and hit Recalculate.
- Frame CG ≈ centered over base (9.75" from front legs)
- Chute assembly CG ≈ 18–24" in front of the front legs
- 150 lb of product in the hopper
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