Anyone access to a CNC machine that could run up a bearing housing for me for some beer tokens? I am just drawing it up in solid works.. Two piece
combined size about 80x60x35 approx....I am making a housing to hold a bearing to replace my plastic sierra column bearing.... Bearing diameter is
about 52mm diameter...
Looking to get it made in ally...
Thanks
Dave B
[Edited on 17/6/14 by Dave Bailey]
Hi
I can't help with the CNC'ing but http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPath=16_17_4959_4961 may well have something suitable?
Bear tokens. How do they work?
Would one of these not be much cheaper and easier? It's what I fitted to my Indy as they're so easy to attach.
The TVR S series use the Sierra bearing so would it work in your application? I must admit I was a bit surprised at how many bear tokens they wanted
for an alloy one:
http://www.mlperformanceparts.co.uk/product/bulkhead-bearing-kit/
If that is the sort of thing you want then the S Series forum on PH might be a good place to ask.
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Originally posted by DIY Si
Would one of these not be much cheaper and easier? It's what I fitted to my Indy as they're so easy to attach.
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Originally posted by Trollyjack
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Originally posted by DIY Si
Would one of these not be much cheaper and easier? It's what I fitted to my Indy as they're so easy to attach.
This is what I used, top Job
Yeah it's going to be a better solution than a custom machined (backyard) bearing housing also.
Yeah yeah I can't type spell or cook... The wife tells me every day!
Thanks for the P**s taking and of course the advice.... I have been playing with solid works and have modelled the housing... We have a 3D printer at
work and I have printed the model in ABS and it works a treat... I just fancied having a go at getting the part made to finish off the job... Cost
obviously is a huge consideration but learning and creating something is also important....
Thanks
Dave B
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Originally posted by Dave Bailey
Thanks for the P**s taking and of course the advice.... I have been playing with solid works and have modelled the housing... We have a 3D printer at work and I have printed the model in ABS and it works a treat... I just fancied having a go at getting the part made to finish off the job... Cost obviously is a huge consideration but learning and creating something is also important....
Thanks
Dave B
I know we all do it... Solid works and the 3d printer has come in very handy... Made a few parts and have plenty of other parts planned...
Dave B
Let me know if you still want this cant guarantee anything but we do have 30+CNC machines at work. And if you do need to buy something off the shelf I
can always get trade for you if you need it.
Cheers
Thanks for the offer... appreciate the help... I have a local guy here who is going to give me a quote so that may help to make my mind up....
thanks
Dave B
Another option for those wanting to do simple stuff is protolabs, but they don't offer tolerance input as standard, it's "as machined". Usually pretty good and fairly cheap but I recently got a quote of £800 for 3 bearing mounts so I skipped that choice!
Does it have be CNC'd?...or could it be made on a conventional milling machine?
Hi Dave B,
I might be able to help if you still need the housings doing?
James
James...thanks for the offer... I do have someone who said they can do it but so far they have not. Had the time.... I will let you know if it
doesn't happen... Thanks for the offer...
Dave B
No worries Dave, if you get stuck drop me a line.