Making Big Bolts - Threading 3" Bars for Rock Crusher Bolts - Manual Machine Shop

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Big jobs are what I like doing best. The bigger the part, the more I enjoy it. So, this job was something I really wanted to take on. This is from a new customer, and a while back I did some long threading of 2" bar stock for them as the test. Now, the big job of 3" bar stock came in for threading.
The first part was started by another shop and they couldn't quite do the job. Since they had started the thread, I had to locate and start cutting where they left off. This is something I have done for many years with great success. I hope you can learn from this process, I know it is difficult to see. That is the sucky part of doing these videos by myself, I can never get the camera where I want it.
The other end went well, and gave me a reference point to thread to. After that, the rest of them went quite well. Big threading takes a lot of horsepower, skill, and patience. I make it look easy, but it really isn't as easy as you may think. Years of experience and the proper equipment definitely help.
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@petek210
@petek210 Жыл бұрын
A machine shop channel doing actual machining instead of shilling for 40 minutes. What a novelty!
@bostedtap8399
@bostedtap8399 Жыл бұрын
So many variables in screw cutting threads, digging deep into the nomenclature for fits, and guages is mind boggling. Many years ago, I came to screw a female rod end on a large hydraulic cylinder, circa 75mm, it was a very loose fit, totally unacceptable, the rod end was made in house, it had passed inspection, but the issue was the machine shop had made the male thread gauge, had it measured over wires etc, all okay, but they had missed that the point of the threading tool had broken off, so the root was way oversize, and consequently, all machined internal threads using this gauge were scrap. I think there were several rod ends made using this so called guage!, all built and shipped, expensive rectification, required send guys and new parts in Europe from the UK. Proper sized threads Josh, warming the shop up a little. Thanks for sharing. Regards John
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
It's amazing the variables in threads and it gets worse when they come from China.
@bostedtap8399
@bostedtap8399 Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC. I always remember the Groucho Marx quote, "Those are my principles, if you don't like them...Well, I have others", works better changing to standards. Brilliant quotations yhim.
@rdc008
@rdc008 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a guy take up where other's left off !
@grzywka7307
@grzywka7307 3 ай бұрын
Josh. I really love your no bullshit videos. Keep up the awesome work.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC 3 ай бұрын
thanks
@alex4alexn
@alex4alexn Жыл бұрын
i remember when you had like 1000 subs, now you have enough to fill a football stadium, thanks for the content and keep up the great work and videos
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Surprisingly it wasn't that long ago. Thanks for sticking with me.
@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj
@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj Жыл бұрын
Hi Josh, first of all I complement you on the cleanliness of this part of your shop, well done. This job is as impressive as can be, the heavy turning, the effort and the amount of pieces makes some serious machining. well done sir! Nice camera placings good lighting and sound, and excellent editing. Chris.👍
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
The entire shop has been going through a thorough cleaning and organizing the last few months. Many upgrades coming as well.
@ShredPile
@ShredPile Жыл бұрын
I thought for sure the story was going to end with the nut being an M75-6 or something like that but you got it fitting so nice there was just no question. Thanks for all the great content, It's a pleasure to watch and listen to.
@drevil4454
@drevil4454 Жыл бұрын
These repetitive jobs will make any person go nuts.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Yes they do, but they also pay good.
@daleolson3506
@daleolson3506 Жыл бұрын
Pun intended
@BeMindfulkthxbai
@BeMindfulkthxbai Жыл бұрын
I saw what you did there. 👍🏼
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
But they only gave me one nut. I prefer having 2. Lol
@bazookamoose7224
@bazookamoose7224 Жыл бұрын
No guarantee that the nuts they have are of the same fit grade if they are getting cheap mass cast. There still is potential that they might need the nuts touched up to fit the bolts. I’m glad at the end you were a bit worried about the depth of that thread, at the college I always grit my teeth when some of the depths start gripping a bit too much. Always makes me want to change the lead to 59 or even 58. My teeth gritted hard when I heard the bar and bit groan on that last thread. Are you using carbide or ground HSS or Cobalt? I’ve found on the manuals a jig grind on cobalt lasts longer and doesn’t break as bad, but I really like carbide two sided multi thread single point for semi-CNC work with a tool room lathe. I always end up going about .005” undersize for Max Major before cut, seems to reduce issues in bigger threads, but you might get some one barking about tolerance and fit grade >.>
@bcbloc02
@bcbloc02 Жыл бұрын
My personal experience on big threads is that if you start with the OD being the max thread diameter then turn till you first get a sharp top then knock the top off with a file or a light turn pass I usually get a good fit. It seems most materials usually wind up turning up or reforming a bit of a top burr when threading so knocking that off is a lot of times necessary to get a good fit as it isn't the side to side where it is tight its on top/in the root. Most threads are cut 80% or less anyway so the top normally is supposed to come off some. Just a quick way to get real close by eye that works for me. Looks like you got them fitting good!
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
That's what I've seen too on some of these large ones.
@Watchyn_Yarwood
@Watchyn_Yarwood Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC Store the nut on the tailstock quill as you are checking fitment. You don't have to keep backing off the tailstock every time you want to check it.
@Watchyn_Yarwood
@Watchyn_Yarwood Жыл бұрын
p.s. Excellent work, great videography and nice clean shop!
@mattdixon8750
@mattdixon8750 Жыл бұрын
I was kinda thinking the same thing in the beginning. Making sure you start with the correct O.D. on the shaft before you start threading. I'm sure it would be difficult to determine that from the nut somehow. Either way it worked out here and good job. Like both your guys videos learn a lot thanks!
@sjv6598
@sjv6598 Жыл бұрын
@@Watchyn_Yarwood 16:56 it’d get in the way of the cross slide.
@mfc4591
@mfc4591 Жыл бұрын
Great to see what you are up to this week. Those are sure big nuts, I don't remember tightening anything that large very often !
@hasletjoe5984
@hasletjoe5984 Жыл бұрын
I recommend stepping up to at least a 3/8" drive set....😄
@OFW
@OFW Жыл бұрын
Great work! Your videos are getting better every time I watch them.
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Keep on keeping on.
@alanm3438
@alanm3438 Жыл бұрын
I am not a machinist. I think it is so cool that you were able to fix a mistake made by someone else. I am sure that you saved the customer a lot of money because they did not have to buy another piece of steel. I thought that threads were a one pass deal. I did not know that they could be done in multiple passes. You did a great job on the video and solving a big problem for your customer. I think it is incredible that you took on the job because you knew that large nut thread could be problematic. God sure has gifted you with a lot skill.
@ellieprice363
@ellieprice363 Жыл бұрын
Smaller threads are often cut in one pass with special die heads and plenty of lubricant. Threads this size, unless in very high production, are usually machined in multiple passes and fitted to matching nuts.
@chrisstephens6673
@chrisstephens6673 Жыл бұрын
Gotta love big threads, the last time I did on that big was a drain plug for a 50's Jaguar petrol tank. Made it to spec and guess what, I had to "refine" it to make it fit but no tank to test it to. The phase " hit and hope " comes to mind.
@johnrice6793
@johnrice6793 Жыл бұрын
You have sir a very nice shop. Not only that you are quite adept. Hood on yuh!👊
@eaglebill3738
@eaglebill3738 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh, another great video of quality craftsmanship! Keep them coming,
@dermotkelly2971
@dermotkelly2971 Жыл бұрын
I remember making one of those just like that . Another day another dollar.
@HawksDiesel
@HawksDiesel 4 ай бұрын
Great stuff! Keep it up!
@accuracymark
@accuracymark Жыл бұрын
I like to use a cutting oil on my threads, I find it makes a better finish and better tool life.
@yordidelacroix
@yordidelacroix Жыл бұрын
As a conventional machinist, i really enjoy your video's and even learning something watching them. Keep it up!
@randyjones9188
@randyjones9188 Жыл бұрын
Josh, as a constructive suggestion, slip the nut over the head of the live center. Saves time and moving the tailstock each time. I've done it many times
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
I would have if it fit.
@TheUncleRuckus
@TheUncleRuckus Жыл бұрын
Great video as always Josh, thank you for uploading! 👍👍
@stacy6014
@stacy6014 Жыл бұрын
A machinist on another forum that does work on big boat parts said that they make those large nuts because the quality is so bad. I think he said 2" and larger. Probably have to justify the costs for the customer to eliminate any rework of out of tolerance parts. Keep the "real" machining videos coming Josh. Joe
@Realtime1501
@Realtime1501 Жыл бұрын
We actually have big taps on hand to run through nuts just to make sure
@jimpritz4169
@jimpritz4169 Жыл бұрын
Shop is looking great JT. Why would anyone in your area try to get something machined correctly anywhere but Topper Machine. Shame on them. Just bring the job to you in the first place and know it's going to be done right. Good work Josh. Thanks for the video.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Thanks. We spent a lot of time cleaning and organizing. More to do, but it feels good.
@deltamachine2059
@deltamachine2059 Жыл бұрын
We just did a job with 1 3/4" studs and nuts. Had to run a tap down every nut to get them to work
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear how common it is. Not happy that it is a problem.
@ypaulbrown
@ypaulbrown Жыл бұрын
lovely video, cheers from down in Florida, Paul
@bobbyvance6622
@bobbyvance6622 Жыл бұрын
On a large thread turn the O.D. down about .010 and then thread makes fitting easier.
@alanpecherer5705
@alanpecherer5705 11 ай бұрын
In one sense you are lucky that you have some klutzy machine shops in your area that in essence "refer" customers to you. I'd imagine as a machinist you could go through a lot of years without threading any 4" bolts and thus would not have that wisdom coming from experience that bolts and nuts of that size are not always dead-on to spec from the book. Nice video, Josh!
@hacc220able
@hacc220able Жыл бұрын
Very good job and thanks for sharing.
@kentuckytrapper780
@kentuckytrapper780 Жыл бұрын
I take it those bolts were not for a wristwatch, lol. Great video Josh, keep'um coming..
@robertpeters9438
@robertpeters9438 7 ай бұрын
Or, the giants of old are back!
@camojoe83
@camojoe83 4 ай бұрын
Missed opportunity for a Big Johnson race team tshirt in the back of this shot, lol!
@AaronEngineering
@AaronEngineering Жыл бұрын
G’day Josh. Good work on those big threads mate. You must be loving that new lathe of yours. Cheers 🍻 Aaron
@kimber1958
@kimber1958 Жыл бұрын
NICELY DONE
@allenhunt3070
@allenhunt3070 Жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@Burkis91
@Burkis91 Жыл бұрын
Was the nut too small to fit over the live center so you didn't have to move the tail stock every time?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
In this case, yes. It wouldn't fit over my live center.
@justtim9767
@justtim9767 Жыл бұрын
Nice.
@balesmachine
@balesmachine 2 ай бұрын
Addendum to my previous post - Or I guess you could test fit all the nuts, and once you find the smallest nut, you could use that nut as a thread gauge.
@quantumleap359
@quantumleap359 Жыл бұрын
Very nice work, having the tools is one thing, knowing how to use them correctly is what separates the pros from the wannabees. Thanks for the great video.
@GardenTractorBoy
@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын
Those big threads and nut are cool. I don't think we even have a tool that would fit that nut
@willydoitbettydont9100
@willydoitbettydont9100 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you got those whipped and the Lion can eat. Be glad they were RH threads on both ends. Is that Lion lathe a gap bed?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
I don't do a ton of left hand threads, but they really are no problem. Actually kind of fun. It is a gap bed.
@67cudaksa34
@67cudaksa34 Жыл бұрын
maybe the cure for the nuts id have machine shops like your to produce them
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Cost. That is the only reason they buy Chinese junk.
@d6joe
@d6joe Жыл бұрын
It makes a guy wonder if the customer gets another/new batch of nuts, will they fit the same on the shafts you threaded? Or will each new parts batch of nut need custom threaded shafts. Or is it as bad as every nut need to be custom fit?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
The consistency of nuts over 1-1/2" has been terrible. The customer supplied the test nut and they were all checked to that nut. They already suggested paying for any rework due to nut inconsistency. I always bring these issues up when doing bigger stuff.
@d6joe
@d6joe Жыл бұрын
​@@TopperMachineLLCsounds like they might have to buy a big tap to chase their nuts into consistency?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
@@d6joe was suggested.
@sawz5
@sawz5 Жыл бұрын
just yesterday I had to repair a hydraulic cylinder rod. the threads galled when I removed the nut so I cut down 1 3/4" to 1 1/2-12. the new nut would barely start so I kept making passes and when I got even deeper than I thought I should be I went and got a different nut and it spun right on. A little more loose fit than I would like but at least I didn't ruin the shaft. I checked the other nut that was in the same package same thing, wouldn't fit. I don't know why but we are going to give them back to the supplier and let them find out why they don't fit.
@ferd.6779
@ferd.6779 Жыл бұрын
Wow that was a bit of 'massive' Are You sure about the internal threaded nut? Like these videos ;-))
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Anything over 1-1/2" has been a crap shoot the last several years.
@paulalmquist5683
@paulalmquist5683 Жыл бұрын
You commented on the quality of the nuts relative to their source. I wonder how consistent the threads are from nut to nut. Will they all fit the threads you are cutting? That is something the customer will find out. Interesting video. I have about 2 weeks of machine shop experience from a class 50+ years ago. It is still fun to watch. Thanks for a good video.
@johnrice6793
@johnrice6793 Жыл бұрын
I meant, good on yuh!
@kamper4140
@kamper4140 Жыл бұрын
Those big course nuts are always all over the place in size. I'm surprised they only gave you one for fit up lol!
@funone8716
@funone8716 Жыл бұрын
Nice lathe! I'd like to have one. Because I get bit from time to time, I'd be screwing that nut all the way on and off each thread just because.
@frankyw8803
@frankyw8803 Жыл бұрын
Surely you were dialed in on the first , why not thread to that spec ?
@PorchPotatoMike
@PorchPotatoMike Жыл бұрын
I like big bolts, and I cannot lie!
@johncollins2037
@johncollins2037 Жыл бұрын
A 3" bar needs to machined to size, before, a thread can be single point cut with the inserts that you are using, applies to any thread. Try full full form inserts.
@michaelgaffney5643
@michaelgaffney5643 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering if the material diameter is consistent enough to just cut the same depth on each one?
@dale5898
@dale5898 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea you were a watch maker as well.
@RCRadioShow
@RCRadioShow Жыл бұрын
Josh, I have seen you do a number of videos on cutting threads on a lathe. This was probably the best. I have always wondered how you get the cut to start at the same angle on the piece as it is rotating around? The tool obviously has to end up following the thread you cut before.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
One of my earlier videos show how I engage the feed nut to get the same starting point.
@RCRadioShow
@RCRadioShow Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC I have it now. The thread dial runs off the lead screw so if you engage on the same number every time it puts the tip of the cutter in the bottom of the vee of the thread. Does the Lion lathe engage the cutter automatically or is it still manual?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
@@RCRadioShow Still all manual. I hate automatic anything. Can't trust them.
@BrucePierson
@BrucePierson Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC All our cars have a manual transmission!
@RCRadioShow
@RCRadioShow Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC I suppose it depends on the spindle speed and the pitch of the thread. I can see where you would prefer manual control over engaging the cutting tool.
@TomDoingItWrong
@TomDoingItWrong Жыл бұрын
I find the process of cutting threads on a lathe to be fascinating. I am guessing the machine's computer knows how to match rotational speed to the feed rate of the tool. What really stumps me is how it knows exactly where to begin cutting on each subsequent pass. If the cutter isn't lined up with the thread starting point, it's going to tear up the previous cuts. So how does it know? And how did you do it prior to digital measurement?
@billshiff2060
@billshiff2060 Жыл бұрын
Nothing digital about it Back when or now. The driving lead screw has a worm gear running on it with a pointer showing its relative position. Look up thread chasing dial for more info on how it works.
@dennis-nz5im
@dennis-nz5im Жыл бұрын
If the nut is not correct, why not increase the nuts threads to fit a properly machined shaft ? That will make stronger parts.
@jimsvideos7201
@jimsvideos7201 Жыл бұрын
Is your live center binding some, or just not tight into the part? It looked like it was slipping on the second end.
@nsopceo
@nsopceo Жыл бұрын
How are you hitting the tread exit in exactly the same spot every time? No thread relief? Love your videos!
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Years of practice. The part would be weakened with a thread relief.
@therealme613
@therealme613 Жыл бұрын
Joe pie raised a great point ……… why does everyone thread towards the headstock?? Couldn’t you flip that tool upside down and cut even this big thread in reverse?? What was that for BTW? Great job! ✌️💖&💡
@GordonTurnerr
@GordonTurnerr Жыл бұрын
I had to think about this for a while but I think I figured it out. Depending on the ways of the lathe, you can't pull up on the tool post, only push down! Someone let me know if I'm wrong tho!
@RichardKinch
@RichardKinch Жыл бұрын
@@GordonTurnerr You can thread away from tailstock using left-hand toolholders on the back of the work, with reversed spindle rotation. This pushes down on the carriage like with right hand-turning.
@GordonTurnerr
@GordonTurnerr Жыл бұрын
@@RichardKinch makes sense!
@scott5931
@scott5931 Жыл бұрын
Another silly comment, Enlarge your shop sticker on the safety shield and move it close to the edge to get it completely into the video
@r.d.boschung8374
@r.d.boschung8374 Жыл бұрын
If the nuts are not all cut to size by the book, don't you have to match each nut to it's rod?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Pretty much. There is some risk in the way we did it, but that was the costumers request.
@MWL4466
@MWL4466 Жыл бұрын
Nice job sir ! I do the same thing with big threading jobs like this, i rough them out with a 30 degree turning tool, CNMT i believe the insert is. It takes a lot more abuse then my threading tool. Quick question, how has that lathe been for you ? It looks like a nice smooth, solid machine.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
That is a great suggestion. I actually considered it. The Lion has been one of my best business decisions. Definitely a great machine.
@Realtime1501
@Realtime1501 Жыл бұрын
We use Dnmg inserts
@basbh1782
@basbh1782 Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion X2 goes to show a old dog can always learn a new trick Was told as an a apprentice the day you think you know everything is the day you should quit being a Machinist because you're ego has surpassed your skill or Brain or something along that line. I wish I could remember all of the old one liners i was told. But that was 30 years ago
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
@@basbh1782 ego has ruined many great people and almost all of the younger generations. I'll be the first to admit I don't know anything, and am always trying to learn more.
@vdsgw52
@vdsgw52 2 ай бұрын
Josh what cutting insert and holder are you cutting thread with??
@Theeoj5
@Theeoj5 7 күн бұрын
What is the pitch on those threads?
@theoriginalDirtybill
@theoriginalDirtybill Жыл бұрын
does the nut fit over your live center? if so you can leave it over the center whilst thread cutting so you dont have to pull the tail stock everytime you check the threads
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
No, It does not.
@theoriginalDirtybill
@theoriginalDirtybill Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC looked close, hard to tell on the youtubes! saw Cutting egde engineering do it with gland nuts for hydraulic shafts, it was one of those "oh duh" moments
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
@@theoriginalDirtybill It was close, probably 0.010" I have done it a million times with other jobs that do fit.
@BrucePierson
@BrucePierson Жыл бұрын
That must have been tricky, chasing that existing thread to cut it correctly without destroying it.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Not at all. I do this kind of stuff all the time.
@Sillyturner
@Sillyturner Жыл бұрын
Right on.
@TheTsunamijuan
@TheTsunamijuan Жыл бұрын
So I am wondering about thread and material strength here. I am going to make a few assumptions here, as a starting point. Those being That this is likely for a train or some other big heavy, and old piece of industrial equipment. So the questions is this, Do you think the material quality these days is better than say 60 years ago? (admittedly this could be a tough one, as we built some amazingly high quality metals for ww2 battle ships and the space programs) With the quality of the material possibly being better, does that make up for this being a cut thread vs a rolled thread? With both of those being considered. Does the newly manufactured fastener end up strong, weaker or equivalent to the original? What are peoples thoughts on this?
@billshiff2060
@billshiff2060 Жыл бұрын
In the last 60 years there has been no significant change to mild steel. This one here is thought to be 1018 or 1045= Low to mid carbon steel. It's the same stuff as 60-70 years ago. Yes there are other alloys available but this is not one of them. Generally if you increase the tensile strength of the material, the fastener strength increases about the same percentage. Rolled threads do increase the tensile strength of screws but the main benefit is the increase in fatigue strength/life. Fatigue is the #1 enemy and it attacks at the surface of the root. That is why UNJ threads are used in critical applications.
@TheTsunamijuan
@TheTsunamijuan Жыл бұрын
@@billshiff2060 thanks for the info, i appreciate it
@bobbyvance6622
@bobbyvance6622 Жыл бұрын
You could have used wires after the first couple to get a base dimension.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Once I got the first one done, I had my base line and just went to that each time. Then fine tune to finish.
@PullTab
@PullTab Жыл бұрын
If you move your compound in .005" then you're also moving -X- too, so wouldn't you loose your chase?
@GordonTurnerr
@GordonTurnerr Жыл бұрын
Yes, confuses me too. But I'm no machinist.... Aside from being KZbin certificated ☺
@gentharris
@gentharris Жыл бұрын
Step 1, take at least .01 inch off the OD on a thread that size. Step 2, grind a flat .125 of the pitch on the tip of the tool by the book Step 3, set the compound angle to 29.5 degrees Step 4, set the cross feed handle to a convenient position for rapid retract, this WILL not change zero DRO or dial on cross slide Step 5, touch off with the compound slide and zero that dial. Step 6, take a test pass to ensure pitch is set correctly. Step 7, on your thread " fish" gauge it lists the "double depth of thread" for each pitch, divide that by 2 then divide the result by .783... this is the distance to advance the compound slide. Only advance the compound for each pass. This will get you very close on the first try! I have cut internal threads with no way test fit with this method.. PS on large coarse pitch bolts like this, don't shoot for a zero slop thread, you might have the loosest nut in the batch and the guys assembling this big heavy shit will hate you. Love your channel just trying to help...
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
For the most part, this is exactly what I do. Once I had the first one cut, every one after was exactly the same depths. Except when I broke an insert and had to re-zero, as the inserts I use done sit in the exact same spot when you break one and flip it. Great pointers, and definitely will be retained for future work. Thank you,
@earlmiller6093
@earlmiller6093 Жыл бұрын
Repeat jobs are prison
@T-rock_chr0n1c
@T-rock_chr0n1c Жыл бұрын
Maybe a dumb ? But do u have to support the work piece that sticks out of the backside other lathe .. like I saw u pull the thread piece threw the back hole and turn it around I didn't notice anything...
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Depends on how much I stick out. Sometimes yes, and I have bushings for the spindle hole for support. Generally if it is inside the spindle tube I don't support it. If it's a few inches out the back then I do.
@simonpaterson4429
@simonpaterson4429 Жыл бұрын
I have seen you use your 3 jaw a couple times now and I wonder how you maintain your concentricity? is your 3 jaw just a very good quality? does perfect concentricity not matter so much for these applications? I'm relatively new to machining and just a curious, cheers
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
I don't buy cheap chucks. 3 jaw chucks have a life span before they need to be replaced. A cheap one will go maybe a year, a good one can be 5-10 years. You get what you pay for.
@frankish5314
@frankish5314 Жыл бұрын
I see you didn't cut a relief for the thread so you were pulling the tool out before hitting the end of the thread. How did you avoid breaking the carbide single point doing this? I mean you'd have to pull it out at the perfect place every time right? I'm just getting back into hobby machining after 40 years and learning about this new fangled carbide tooling.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Good quality tooling and a lot of years of practice.
@GordonTurnerr
@GordonTurnerr Жыл бұрын
I was wondering the exact same thing. You could see him watching the DRO in the one camera angle. But it wouldn't take much to have an oopsie. Especially towards the end when that insert is 1/4" deep 😂 Always nice to watch a true master at their craft!
@mkeyser
@mkeyser Жыл бұрын
Which steel was it? I'd have to assume some kind of abrasion resistant stuff. Nice threads. I usually overshoot it.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Mystery metal. They couldn't even tell me the grade. I'm guessing either 1018 or 1045. But I could be wrong.
@Realtime1501
@Realtime1501 Жыл бұрын
It sounds a bit like 1055,studs this size are either 4140 or 1055 in general industry
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
@@Realtime1501 I even asked for a spec, but they didn't have anything. I could probably save them time and money by ordering the material for them next time.
@douglasthompson2740
@douglasthompson2740 Жыл бұрын
What size is the threading insert for those large threads?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
I use the top notch inserts from toolflo. They come from KBC Tools. They are the No. 4. I think FL4 from KBC. But I could be wrong. I have a spreadsheet with the info so I don't have to remember it.
@williamchapman2607
@williamchapman2607 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't your DRO tell you how deep to cut - when you might close?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Yes it does, once you have a reference point. Since these were the first ones of unknown quality, I had to find that depth.
@michaeldevries2482
@michaeldevries2482 Жыл бұрын
How long did this whole job take you?
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
A couple days of work here. Good job to have.
@e.scottdaugherty8291
@e.scottdaugherty8291 Жыл бұрын
I understand each was fitted, do ya have an "average" of what it took? (One of Gkids asked question, if you mentioned & I missed, apologies).
@e.scottdaugherty8291
@e.scottdaugherty8291 Жыл бұрын
Oh, nice as is your work. (thought I was gonna forget didnt-ya? I'm 879)
@gorillaau
@gorillaau Жыл бұрын
It was addresses in another comment. The thread was fitted to a representative nut for the same batch. The customer understand that if a nut is different then a recut might be necessary.
@petiovelichkov338
@petiovelichkov338 Жыл бұрын
Hello, how do you rate the C11MTM lathe? Greetings from Bulgaria.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it. Only issue if the half nut lever is a little awkward, but other than that it's amazing
@petiovelichkov338
@petiovelichkov338 Жыл бұрын
I have C10 MB at 1.5 m and C11MB. Very good machines in terms of functionality and capabilities. Your lathe is a production of ZMM Sliven.
@robertpeters9438
@robertpeters9438 7 ай бұрын
Maybe your customer should order hex stock and have you make their nuts so they are interchangeable!
@omarandpedro
@omarandpedro Жыл бұрын
don't see why you don't determine the depth of cut and then go to that number. they're just 60 deg v threads
@glennmoreland6457
@glennmoreland6457 Жыл бұрын
Witness the ends of them bolts and nuts to matching... ☹🇬🇧
@karenstokes2582
@karenstokes2582 Жыл бұрын
I know it is beyond the scope of the machinist...but how do they keep these big nuts tight?? lock washer? jamb nut?.it is a jumping rock crusher anyway??..it sure seems the nuts should be chased with a tap to make this all work...
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
That's all up to the customer.
@basbh1782
@basbh1782 Жыл бұрын
First thing the previous attempt must have been a fair amount in the past looking at all the rust. 2nd picking up threads really sucks never know how good the other guys feed nut and gear backlash is. 4th right on with you brother about By the book threads anyone worth his salt would be checking the male thread to the mating female thread if possible i would insist that the customer provided the mating part when ever possible. 5th a ground wrong tool? If the other guy is still hand grinding threading tools and not using indexable carbide tools he deserves to lose the job. A few more passes holy shit were they off. Spins on smooth as butter when Josh is done with it. Any guess of what kind of steel ?EDT 150 or 4140 ? Love your videos will have to stop in and see you if that's ok i make it up to Spooner to Round Man brewing a couple times a year.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Call ahead. I do a lot of field work too.
@1OlBull
@1OlBull Жыл бұрын
What? You mean I can't do that kind of work on my 9" South Bend Lathe? Bummer....
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Lol, I'd be surprised if you could cut a 3/4-10 on a South Bend.
@johnl5177
@johnl5177 10 ай бұрын
If your a machine shop and can't single point thread some rod like this and chase a thread you need to close up shop
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC 10 ай бұрын
Some shops don't have the hp to handle this size of threads.
@johnl5177
@johnl5177 10 ай бұрын
​@@TopperMachineLLCBiggest threads I've made are 4-1/2-12. Big advantage you have is the through spindle bore is able to hold the material. I think I cap out on my manuals at 2.5 I agree bigger size nuts aren't consistent I've noticed that too I also fit them to the nut. I work in the steel industry as a maintenance machinist. We make railroad spikes
@HoundDogMech
@HoundDogMech Жыл бұрын
My question: How doyou know the Chinese Nuts are lal the Same Same If they can't Hold a Slandered Tolerance in the fist place.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
That was a risk the customer was willing to accept responsibility for. If any need to be reworked, they will be paying for it.
@johncolvin2561
@johncolvin2561 Жыл бұрын
The main reason that Chinese products are poorly made is the companies, that are importing Chinese products, will not pay for high quality.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
Agree. There is some good stuff made there, just not imported here.
@graealex
@graealex Жыл бұрын
I'm still triggered by Lion's font choice. Such a nice and beautiful machine, but every time I see that machine tag with the name slapped on in "Verdana Italic" I feel like I need to vomit. Even Comic Sans would have been a better choice.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
LOL. Believe me, this machine is so awesome I can overlook the font.
@graealex
@graealex Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC I hope they make a Gen 2 upgrade kit where the only change is using a sane font on the machine nameplate. That would have been the benefit of getting a Swiss or German machine instead (besides being in metric lol), they know their fonts. Good work on that stud though. I know you're doing commercial work for money here, but sometimes I wish you'd clean up the surface just for the lulz, even if the customer didn't commission it - I wanted to see that stud all nice and shiney so badly.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
@@graealex I don't get paid for polishing. I wish customers would bring me shiney new materials instead of this rusty stuff. Work with what they give you.
@graealex
@graealex Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC Yes, I understand, they give you a rusty part, and want the minimum possible work to be done. Shame.
@williamharris1302
@williamharris1302 Жыл бұрын
Maybe it's the Chinese nuts that's wrong.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
I know it is. But make it to match.
@kimazbell460
@kimazbell460 Жыл бұрын
If there is such inconsistency in those large nuts, how do you know the "test" nut is representative of the whole lot? All my threading is on a much smaller scale and I've just never thought about that kind of variability.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
The customer understands the risk and said they would pay for any recuts.
@37yearsofanythingisenough39
@37yearsofanythingisenough39 Жыл бұрын
I no longer use the compound for single point threading, just the cross slide. In using the compound you end up with a ragged right hand side of the thread (as viewed in an optical comparator) and use the cross slide to clean that up in the spring pass(es) anyway. The threads come out gage perfect as well as fitting the matching female thread. I still take a file to the crest of the threads to remove any raised burr.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
I use a combination of the two on these big threads. It gives me a better finish and longer tool life.
@sawz5
@sawz5 Жыл бұрын
I find that on big threads like a "4" there is so much tool pressure using the cross feed only that the tool breaks more often.
@samrodian919
@samrodian919 4 ай бұрын
That's ok as long as your machine has the horsepower to cut the thread on both sides of the tool. In large threads that equates to an enormous amount of material being removed at each pass, and as you get deeper the more material you take out as the vee gets wider. I bet if it was calculated a compound only cut will use4 0-50% less horsepower needed to cut the thread. Ok for industry, but these days there are not so many old machines capable of producing big threads out there. I bet that was the problem with the previous shop that tried to cut the original thread, and they ran out of horsepower to finish the job. If they couldn't do one end, then they had no chance of doing the rest.
@The_DuMont_Network
@The_DuMont_Network Жыл бұрын
There's just something so satisfying about seeing a machine tool whittling away. I always enjoyed working manually operated tools rather than CNC. Not unlike the difference in the Full Self Driving farce vs driving oneself. I much prefer operating my own machinery and getting the enjoyment therefrom.
@clutch5sp989
@clutch5sp989 Жыл бұрын
Great shtuff.....Please don't change a thing in the way you make these vids. Soo many times we see the person get a big head and steer the attention to be all about them & NOT the content. Then others who think all the fancy camera shtuff is better.
@tpkirkp
@tpkirkp Жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, The video and audio quality has increased 100% lately. Great! Love your videos, even tho I'm not a machinist, I learn a lot watching these vids. Cheers.
@TopperMachineLLC
@TopperMachineLLC Жыл бұрын
It has been quite a major problem figuring out the audio stuff. Basically I can't have the software updates for the GoPro. Someday I'll get better quality cameras, as these GoPro's are cheap junk.
@BrucePierson
@BrucePierson Жыл бұрын
@@TopperMachineLLC Remember that the higher the quality of the video, the larger the file and the longer it takes to upload. The existing quality is acceptable and in any case, I am restricted to 720P with our slow internet!
@jamesriordan3494
@jamesriordan3494 Жыл бұрын
Great content and production quality. Shop is looking tight 👍🏻
@10-4CodyWade
@10-4CodyWade Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool seeing those big threads cut. I always record my measurements after getting a successful thread so its much faster the next time. After you made the first thread work so nicely you should just note the measurements on your digital and compound. Also that looks like a really nice lathe...so smooth.
@theessexhunter1305
@theessexhunter1305 Жыл бұрын
Nice work, in the toolroom and different workshops over the years we never used the compound. only had it at an angle for clearance reasons some times. We did work for Marconi avionics EEV Lucas CAV fuel injection in the UK. It is not done on internal threading with the compound half way just the cross slide as you will end up in a right mess.
@glennschemitsch8341
@glennschemitsch8341 Жыл бұрын
Don't use the compound slide anymore either. NOW.....If you turn your tool bit over, run the spindle in reverse, You can start near the headstock and feed left to the tailstock. simple old toolroom trick. cleaner looking job. try it, you'll like it!
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