Squall
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Machining Project
Hi, i have recently been assigned to do a project for my youth apprenticeship class. I have to produce a product of some sort and share my
experiences. I work at a machine shop i have access to cnc mill, grinder, wire EDM and sinker EDM. I was wondering if any one could propose an
interesting part or project I could do or at least point me in a direction. Thank you
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evil_lurker
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Here is what I want for starters:
http://www.aceglass.com/page.php?page=7651
http://www.aceglass.com/page.php?page=7658
I also want a 24/40 drill bit/reamer for making glassware stands.
Also could you please machine me some 16g or fairly heavy gauge 1.5" square tubing with 5/8 holes drilled on 4" centers approx 5' long?
I'm also lookin for someone that can weld 2" and 3" tri-clover ferrules onto 304 SS tubing in 5' lenths.
Last thing is some solid 3" PVC lathed down to where it will fit inside some 3" ID PVC pipe.
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microcosmicus
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I work at a machine shop i have access to cnc mill, grinder, wire EDM and sinker EDM.
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What?? No access to a lathe?????
[Edited on 2-4-2008 by microcosmicus]
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MagicJigPipe
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I'm sure he just forgot to mention it as it's pretty much the status quo to have a metal lathe in a metal shop. Hopefully!
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microcosmicus
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I would certainly expect lathes --- rather, from the way he phrased it,
it sounded like they might not have let him use the lathe.
As for what to build in a machine shop, here are some possible projects:
refractometer
single-pan analytical balance
(see plans at http://www.lindsaybks.com/arch/bal/index.html )
centrifuge
monochromator or spectroscope
[Edited on 3-4-2008 by microcosmicus]
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CyrusGrey
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You could build a Castner Cell.
[Edited on 3-4-2008 by CyrusGrey]
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Squall
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Yes we have a lathe but its in a dilapidated condition and you are right i am not allowed to use it. Thanks for your hints i may look at making an
analytic balance and believe it or not i actually thought about making a castner cell but i was worried about what the school board would think about
it. Then again they might be really impressed i can't bet on anything in my town.
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Here is a link to our shop website you can see the type of stuff we do and what machines we have.
http://tricontoolinc.com/
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microcosmicus
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Then the analytic balance would be a good choice because the most
critical component is grinding precise knife and or cone edges and their
bearings which sounds like a job for the grinder. The beam is a linear
thing, just what mills were made for. As for the other stuff like pans, base
and post, adopt the design to your tools.
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