Rocketdc
Aluminum
- Joined
- May 24, 2020
I've got an Oakley H5 edge sander that has a loose babbit bearing around the oscillating mechanism shaft in the cast iron frame. It looks like the bearing will have to be melted out and poured in place which I've never attempted before. I've found anecdotal comments online about the steps involved, but none regarding this specific machine nor do I know if the information I've encountered is accurate.
Has anyone attempted this or familiar with the process? Some basic questions I had were how to identify the right babbitt alloy? After the old one is melted out do I need to tin the cast iron where it contacts the babbitt? I would assume the machine will have to be tilted on its side to pour the molten babbitt or is there a way to dam the opening and pour it with the machine upright?
Has anyone attempted this or familiar with the process? Some basic questions I had were how to identify the right babbitt alloy? After the old one is melted out do I need to tin the cast iron where it contacts the babbitt? I would assume the machine will have to be tilted on its side to pour the molten babbitt or is there a way to dam the opening and pour it with the machine upright?