Tumbler Build - For cleaning plasma cut parts.

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26 Apr 2020 10:27 #165649 by rodw
Well done Stefan, don't forget to show some sample parts.

And I love that OHS approved chain guard... :)

despite the noise of media and parts clanking around i would welcome it over doing hand work on parts without a doubt. hand work is another one of those things you learn to hate as you get older :) the noise is not so bad since your hearing is already half shot in the ass at my stage so it's a win win :)

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26 Apr 2020 10:34 - 26 Apr 2020 10:34 #165650 by thefabricator03
If I add a chain guard it will take away the excitement of getting caught up in the chain :lol:

Next step is to finish the design of the enclosure and the setup for adding and removing parts quickly.
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26 Apr 2020 10:45 #165652 by tommylight

If I add a chain guard it will take away the excitement of getting caught up in the chain :lol:

Next step is to finish the design of the enclosure and the setup for adding and removing parts quickly.

LOL, and wheelbarrow ???
For loading with it, make a ramp on the other side!
:)
BTW, just in case you use this idea, if you even notice any of the workers missing in the shop, check the tumbler!
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26 Apr 2020 12:17 #165654 by machinedude
knock it over on it's side and cut a hole in the top and run a conveyor belt from the machine to the tumbler :) max. ass time is goal here work smart not hard :)
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27 Apr 2020 07:52 #165761 by thefabricator03
Its good to know I can do something right sometimes, despite what my wife says :laugh:

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27 Apr 2020 07:55 #165762 by thefabricator03
Noise level was not what I was expecting. I tumbled the parts for about 1 minute inside the shed without ear protection and its not much louder than my guys working.

Not quiet but bearable.

Also was not expecting the parts to be ready after one minute. Ill play around with the next couple of batches and record my results.
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27 Apr 2020 08:29 #165766 by tommylight

Also was not expecting the parts to be ready after one minute.

That saves a lot of work, a lot ! Now you got me thinking i need one, and i do not cut, yet! :)
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27 Apr 2020 09:00 - 27 Apr 2020 09:01 #165768 by thefabricator03

That saves a lot of work, a lot ! Now you got me thinking i need one, and i do not cut, yet! :)


Yeah my guys will be happy. Saves chipping the dross off with a chisel. I get nearly 400 of those cleats to a sheet. They all cleaned up so easily. Very Very Happy with the results.
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10 May 2020 23:08 - 10 May 2020 23:12 #167310 by thefabricator03
Update:
After some testing I decided that 25 RPM was too fast for the 900mm diameter drum. I have put on a 36 tooth sproket which will limit the top speed to 16 RPM. it also multiples the torque by 1.8 to give 1008Nm at the shaft.


Part tray with removable front gate. The plan is to butt the tray up to the drum and the lip of the tray will sit into the opening. I will then remove the gate and push the parts in. I have not tried it yet as I need another chain link.

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10 May 2020 23:38 #167311 by rodw
very neat Stefan.
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