I have always wanted to try metal spinning on my lathe, but have not had a chance. Since I have not done it myself yet I can't give you any advice, but I have seen books on metal spinning in the Lindsay's technical books catalog. I don't see it online, but you can get a catalog at http://www.lindsaybks.com/. A lot of other good books there also.
Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of ralph h snyder Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:26 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Spinner bulkheads Netters I have tried to roll the flange for my spinner bulkhead on my lathe and it is not working. The first attempt was 2024T3 .050. I clamped it between 2 pieces of 3/4" particle board and bolted it on a face plate. Using a large ball bearing mounted on my toolpost I managed to roll it about 20 degrees. 2nd attempt was with 6061T6 .040. I managed to roll it farther, but then the edge tore apart and folded over each other. I realize I am trying to shorten the metal on the flange and make it thicker, and it won't work with tempered metal. Will it work with 0 temper and then have it heat treated after? What are some of you doing to roll that flange, and what thickness and metal are you using? Ralph Snyder Burbank, CA [email protected] _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] Post photos, introductions, and For Sale items to http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/index.php please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
