techmike Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I need to get some small parts made out of aluminum. They are for a reloading press, the OEM part is plastic and keeps wearing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodent.22 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 post a pic :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 HERE is a link to the part, I can send a new one in the mail for actual dimensions. (It's about 7/16" on a side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty44 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Might try a drop or two of Mobil One Full Synthetic on both the part and the 1/4" square rod. Let it sit a day or two to "dry." It doesn't dry, of course, but it can seem to be dry. Then wipe lightly with paper towel. Install and see what happens? Maybe the plastic wears so the aluminum shaft will not? The film of Mobil One synthetic oil may help both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Hey Dusty, I have tried several different lubes, will see about getting some of the Mobil. The problem is the ratchet is a very weak part. It is plastic, it rides inside another plastic part, and has a steel square rod that is twisted 90 degrees running through the center. The plastic to steel interface is where it wears out. Since I have mounted a powder dispenser on the turret, all of that extra mass accelerates the wear. When it gets worn out, the turret stops lining up where it should. I don't really want to get a progressive, as I like this this Lee except for this one part. So I want to try getting this wee part made from aluminum. Or something a bit harder that the plastic it is currently made from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodent.22 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 TM could it be made from steel? A 1/4'' drive socket could be cut down easily to size, since the 1/4'' drive is already punched. How tall (or long)is the part? .....Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Mike can you send me one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 TM could it be made from steel? A 1/4'' drive socket could be cut down easily to size, since the 1/4'' drive is already punched. How tall (or long)is the part? .....GaryThat would probably work, but I would prefer aluminum. If I can find a source, I want to get at least 100 made to start, (as long as they do not cost as much as a new press) as I am not the only one out here with a Lee Turret Press. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Mike can you send me one?I can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyore Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have a CNC mill, little more info on the Part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 LINK to the part, it is made from semi-soft plastic, and passes a .252" steel rod in the center. It rides in an other plastic part and is what causes the turret to index 90 degrees when the twisted part of the steel rod passes through. Outside dimension is 0.448", then there is a step and the other outside dimension is 0.320". Total height is 0.146", if you want to PM me your address I can send you a new one for your inspection. Thanks,Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 If Drew can't get it done I can, keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Mike do you have my work address? Im thinking of trying two different materials. I think this part is a perfect application for Delrin and/or Polycarbonate. Ill bet Lee utilizes nylon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Negatory on the address. You are probably correct on the nylon, it deforms easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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