mklotz70 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Thanks guys :) I didn't build any fish mouthing capability into my current belt grinder since I have a notcher and the lathe. But, this new design will definitely have it. Steve........I thought you worked on airplane stuff. ....and you work with CIATA? I'm sure your stuff comes out much cooler!! :) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Added some more color. Thought I posted these the other day. The order is into the laser cutter for the prototype to get cut. :) 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 How much for a production unit? :D I design tooling for airplanes. I will see about posting pics of some stuff I've done. Edit: This will have to do until I can ask my work about posting pictures of my tools. I'm working on a really cool machine type tool, for the 787, that you would probably like. Anyway, this is the cover of Boeings magazine that they do, so it should be ok to post lol. This is the 777 moving line. The red boxes are around work stands that I have designed. The lower one was really challenging as it goes on before the tail is installed and has to come off after the tail is installed. The one in the middle on the right has a deck that travels up and nests inside the main landing gear bay. I also worked on what they call the magic carpet. Its basically a short platform that houses all the systems stuff and follows the plane. It's under the mostly complete plane on the right, closest to the camera. This is a cool video about the 777 moving line. http://bcove.me/g1nrqogj A link to the magazine. http://www.boeing.com/news/frontiers/archive/2013/february/#/1/ Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Sweet! Looking forward to seeing more of that!! :) I was looking at the last page or two and realized that the pics I posted above, had been previously posted.......so I'll post these up. This is how the basic kit should look.....except with no color....it will just be plain, bare HRPO steel. It will have the laser cut parts and the hardware. The adjustable handles nearly double the cost of the hardware, so they're an option(in previous pics). The cheapest way to get the pulleys is to order them from Beaumount and another guy does motors cheaper than we can too. Anyway....still some details to work out before we can get a final price. 1 Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 @mklotz70 - impressive. That sander is killer. I just pulled up to this thread. Pretty cool stuff. Anyone interested in trying to make the nl320 tail light bezels out of billet aluminum for not just myself but I am sure a few other nl320 owners? We need bezels man! :) Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Oh, and *subcribed Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 burrito....thanks! ....and I sent you a pm...I need your shipping info before I can mail your stuff. 3D scanning is a lot more common these days. I would imagine that the bezel could be scanned that way pretty easily and then a machining quote can be given. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'll throw this up here too since I'm sure there's guys that don't follow my Mend thread, but do follow this one. :) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 It's technically not modeling, but I thought it would be cool to share how the transition from drawing to reality looked :) 1 Quote Link to comment
cl72wagon Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 You have got a very nice product there Mike, I would like to buy one from ya when you are ready. :thumbup: It's technically not modeling, but I thought it would be cool to share how the transition from drawing to reality looked :) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hope you don't mind Mike, I passed your video and pictures around my work. Excellent work there, everone likes the bolt/tab configuration. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
B-1-Juan-oh Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Man I shouldve stuck with mechanical.... went into architectural instead :no:. Still get to do 3D from time to time Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I got permission to post some of the tools I have designed. This one is known as the rotational tool or the transformer. It is for loading various modules into the 787. It rotates the module onto the tool and then stands it up (no pics of that, but it ends up in the position shown in the cad capture) storage/transport configuration - it has to fit through the airplane door so it folds up to become narrow. usage configuration control pendant This one holds the horizontal stabilizers for finish work. This tool and the next tool have LH and RH opposites for each side of the airplanes. The large frame rotates 360 degrees and each tower can raise or lower the frame independently to provide more access. Close up of the headers, these rotate out of the way for loading the production part and were a challenge. Everything is interlocked so that no rotation can happen unless the headers are locked and the air bladders are inflated to hold the part. The 6 round pads allows the frame to rest on the floor so that another part can sit on top of it like a table. Got a couple pics of the header drive mechanism This last one is on the magazine cover above. It's the red box in the middle on the right. It fits into the main landing gear well and the deck raises up inside the well 26" then the sliding decks are slid out to cover the gap. We are working on using air cylinders to push them out instead of having a mechanic push them in and out manually and a few other cool options are being disccussed. Even when you think your done with a tool here, the customer may want further modifications or upgrades. ....BTW Mike, my boss was completely serious ;) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 OMG!!! That's sooo cool!!! Dang to I wish I was actually qualified!!! LOL!!!!! I might have to come visit some time if you can give me a tour :) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Dave came over.....slid the motor into place....had to share :) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 So as well as myself, one of the other guys at work wants to know how much? :D P.S. send a resume with those pics you email me ;) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'd never heard of Revit......had to google it. Looks like it makes some awesome rendering! Cool stuff!!! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Didn't quite get it running today. If my mill hadn't been in pieces, we might have. Already mentally working on ideas for the next version :) Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 So long since I've checked in. Wow! BLOWN AWAY! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 It's alive!!!! It's running about 5400 surface feet per minute......a normal sander runs at about 1400sfm. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Awesome! Looks like a couple of well placed guards might contain the sparks/mess. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I haven't worried about guards simply because the KMG doesn't have any. Should be easy enough to add. I've got nearly all of the CAD work tweaked. More on that tonight maybe. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I've only got a limited amount of time with this part, so I've been trying to get this banged out this morning. I'm pretty much done with this part. I'll do some assembly work on it tonight if I get time. The other part is going to be a lot harder I think......anyway....it's a "finger" that grabs the paper/envelope in a 1950ish envelope maker. I'm not sure I'm going to try to machine them, but I thought it would be a great exercise to practice with the CAD. :) I should take some pics of the part out of the machine... LOL!! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Gotta love the tech......took the pics with the phone....emailed them to photobucket....went and got the links :) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 ....still busy tweaking the DSM grinder, as well. New base plate..... ....new tool rest arm...... ....single gang box for single speed 110v motor..... ....and notice the new tab on the small gusset to stop the tension release lever from flipping up like it did in that one vid. .....and mounting option for vfd........ 1 Quote Link to comment
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