antique lathe
Aluminum
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2012
- Location
- Montville Ohio
I need to make some bushings. I am all out of Bronze. So since I need order something.
I thought I would try some dry lube plastics. I really do not know much about these.
But they sound useful. I did read a article that said since they are designed to self lube. You should not oil them. Because the oil could act as a lapping compound. Which would actually make them wear faster.
I want to buy rods. I notice places like Igus list many pre made sleeves. But very few that I could use. So will need to make from rod stock.
Application would all be slow rpm. Like hand wheels and rollers. Which got me thinking.
I need to make some bushings for some change gears. Plastic sounds like a good choice.
Looking at the spec sheets. Some are soft. But most are pretty close. In the listings for slide plates,bushings and bearings. Also listing as gears. That my become a play time thing. Make a set of change gears out of plastic. No more whining. lol.
I was looking at Ertalyte, Delrin POM-H, Nyoils and even Nylatron. So I was wondering if anyone makes bushings out of plastics. They seem to be pretty advanced nowadays.
Seeking any good advice you have. I do have a wear plate sample of Tivar. Looks nice, think that may become something I use in the future.
Thanks !
I thought I would try some dry lube plastics. I really do not know much about these.
But they sound useful. I did read a article that said since they are designed to self lube. You should not oil them. Because the oil could act as a lapping compound. Which would actually make them wear faster.
I want to buy rods. I notice places like Igus list many pre made sleeves. But very few that I could use. So will need to make from rod stock.
Application would all be slow rpm. Like hand wheels and rollers. Which got me thinking.
I need to make some bushings for some change gears. Plastic sounds like a good choice.
Looking at the spec sheets. Some are soft. But most are pretty close. In the listings for slide plates,bushings and bearings. Also listing as gears. That my become a play time thing. Make a set of change gears out of plastic. No more whining. lol.
I was looking at Ertalyte, Delrin POM-H, Nyoils and even Nylatron. So I was wondering if anyone makes bushings out of plastics. They seem to be pretty advanced nowadays.
Seeking any good advice you have. I do have a wear plate sample of Tivar. Looks nice, think that may become something I use in the future.
Thanks !