Slimy38
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 05:32 PM |
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How to cut a thread with a die
I'm looking for M18 x 1.5 threaded rod, and as always it's 'challenging' to find. The only supplier I found on this side of
the pond is out of stock.
So, time to consider cutting a thread. I did it once in school and remember the technique, but I'm no engineer and was just copying rather than
learning. If I'm looking at an M18 thread, do I start with 18mm steel?
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dave_424
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 05:44 PM |
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Yes, 18mm OD steel rod for M18 thread.
How long do you need the threaded pieces?
Dave
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Slimy38
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 05:59 PM |
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The inserts are 60mm long and I'm guessing the more the thread the better, so maybe 70-80mm times four? I had thought of finding suitable set
screws and cutting the head off, but even that seems harder than expected.
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CNHSS1
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 06:26 PM |
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Try Non Standard Socket Screw Company in Brum, they probably have them off the shelf
"Racing is life, everything else, before or after, is just waiting"---Steve McQueen
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mark chandler
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 06:30 PM |
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I got a couple 3/4 UNF bolts off eBay the other day, these are pretty much the equivalent if you are making up something, I wanted them to make a
puller
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261206411703?var=560195347030&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Slimy38
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 06:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
I got a couple 3/4 UNF bolts off eBay the other day, these are pretty much the equivalent if you are making up something, I wanted them to make a
puller
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261206411703?var=560195347030&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
They're going to be the suspension adjusters for the rear suspension. I'm guessing your plan of using them for a puller suggests that they
would be able to sustain a decent amount of pulling forces?
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mark chandler
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 06:57 PM |
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My rear suspension sits on 1/2" unf rose joints, 3/4" is more your commercial size, landrovers etc.
McGills sells threaded bungs to suit.
Regards Mark
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 07:19 PM |
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my machinist could make those up for you very reasonably if you can't find off the shelf. I'm going to see him tomorrow I could get a
price if you want
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Simon
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 07:46 PM |
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http://www.mbefasteners.co.uk/
ATB
Simon
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Slimy38
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 08:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
http://www.mbefasteners.co.uk/
ATB
Simon
Query posted, thanks!
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Slimy38
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 08:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
my machinist could make those up for you very reasonably if you can't find off the shelf. I'm going to see him tomorrow I could get a
price if you want
That would be great if you could? Could you possibly get a price for the inserts as well, £10 a pair is about as cheap as I can get them at the
moment?
I'm after;
6 x M18 x 1.5 (fine thread) x 60mm inserts. The Ebay ones are made out of 30mm metal.
4 x M18 x 1.5 (fine thread) x 80mm threaded rod.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 20/8/13 at 08:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
My rear suspension sits on 1/2" unf rose joints, 3/4" is more your commercial size, landrovers etc.
McGills sells threaded bungs to suit.
Regards Mark
I believe the basis for the M18 insert is the Transit ball joint, so yes definitely commercial size. I don't really need to use M18 inserts for
the rear, but having found the inserts it makes sense to stick with what's available.
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