I’m working with Eric to get trained in the machine shop as soon as I can, but it might still be a bit before that happens. In the meantime, I have a part that I’d love to get my hands on soon, and I was wondering if someone might be able to help me out. I believe it should be fairly simple to make, other than that it’s made of 316L steel.
I’ve attached a pic of it, and I can send over the fusion file. Outside diameter is 0.65" and height is 0.4", with a 1/4" bore and 3/32" triangular hole pattern on the perimeter. I have 0.75" stock and the drill and tap for the set screw hole, along with 1/4" and 3/32" cobalt steel bits if needed (they don’t need to be reamed). I also have a 1/4" external grooving tool that could make quick work of it in theory, although I’m not sure if the lathe in the shop can handle that on 316L or not.
Hi @mkmiller6 If you would like, as soon as the lathe is up and operational we can synch up and you could give me the stock so I can make a practice part for myself to see what best are the steps to take to make it and then I can show you how to make your own. Would this be something you are interested in? As far as machining 316L stainless goes on our lathe I personally have never done it but I have worked with log grade carbon steels and have produced parts like these:
@Andres79 That would be awesome! I could meet up most times this weekend other than Saturday evening, or any evening next week except Tuesday. As far as tolerances, they’re pretty large. I don’t have any exact numbers, but basically just need to fit the part onto a 1/4” shaft and be able to remove it without too much difficulty.
