Top products from r/fabrication
We found 10 product mentions on r/fabrication. We ranked the 9 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Scotch-Brite(TM) Multi-Finishing Wheel, Silicon Carbide, 6000 rpm, 6 Diameter x 1 Width, 1 Arbor, 2S Fine Grit (Pack of 1)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Provides uniform grain for final finishing on stainless steel, ferrous, and non-ferrous metalsHighly conformable for consistent finishing on contoured, curved and other surfacesModerate aggressiveness and lighter density provide controlled wear for consistent results over the life of the wheelConvol...
2. Wilton 69997 4-Inch Drill Press Vise With Stationary Base, 1 -Pack
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Fits Most Drill PressesHardened Steel Jaws4-Inch Flat Drill Press Vise Has Easy Mounting Slots And Unique Pivot Handle Design For Extra Clamping Pressure
3. 304 Stainless Steel Sheet Sample Pack, #4 Brushed Finish, Annealed, ASTM A240/ASME SA240, Varying Thicknesess, 4" Width, 4" Length (Pack of 4)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
304 stainless steel is the most commonly used grade of stainless steel due to its combination of corrosion resistance, weldability, and formability#4 brushed finish has a moderately reflective appearance with fine parallel polishing linesMeets ASTM A240 and ASME SA240 specificationsAnnealed after sh...
4. Walter 07J446 COOLCUT Linear Finishing Flap Abrasive Drum - 60 Grit, 4-1/4 in. Surface Finishing Drum. Finishing Products and Accessories
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Usage: this abrasive finishing drum is ideally manufactured for removal of light metal and graining. It is used during the initial step of the finishing processApplications: the sanding drum can be used for the surface preparation of different metals like aluminum, stainless steel, and steelDurabili...
5. Astro Pneumatic Tool 1442 13" Hand Rivet Nut Setter Kit - Metric & SAE W/ 60pc Rivnuts
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
New "Toolless Quick-Change Head" design allows for easy changing of mandrels and nose pieces by handDisassembly of tool never required, unique spring loaded inner hex sleeve automatically locks the rotation of hand installed mandrelShorter handle with double compound hinges maximizing leverage. Grea...
6. Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, 1 in x 30 in, A VFN, 10 per case
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Nonwoven, surface conditioning belts clean, blend, deburr and finishReduced loading and heat build-up allow extended operating time and consistent surface conditioning resultsConformability allows abrasive to stay in contact with complex-shaped parts in robotic processingReinforced backing and nonwo...
7. Drill America 29 Piece Heavy Duty High Speed Steel Drill Bit Set with Black and Gold Finish in Round Case (1/16" - 1/2" x 64ths), KFD Series
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Assortment of 29 jobber length drill bits includes inch sizes 1/16" to 1/2" in 1/64" incrementsHigh-speed steel (HSS) provides hardness for wear resistanceBlack and gold oxide finish resists corrosion and increases the hardness of the drill bitSelf-centering 135-degree split point penetrates hard ma...
I agree with the folks saying maybe go for a milling machine. You could get a little bench mill like the smaller Precision Matthews for not too much more, but tooling and everything will be another half to 3/4 of that budget for mills. Great if you want to get in to milling, though.
For nice new drill presses, Jet and Powermatic both offer solid machines, especially variable speed ones. Make sure you get yourself a good drill press vice and actually use it and clamp it down. And a set of really good metalworking drills, like these or a Norseman set or something. Those two things will make just about any drill press you wind up with more than capable.
It's interesting that those diagrams don't show the Saftronics VFD. I wonder if that was added later. If there are no other diagrams or manuals for the VFD, you'll need to trace every single wire that is connected to the VFD and write down where they go.
You can order the plug and go kit if you are ready, but I would think carefully where and how you want to physically mount the 7i77 ('i' not '1'). Where the current distribution board board is is a logical choice, but you'll want to think about if you have enough room there below the VFD to be able to get to the connectors to connect all the necessary wires. Also, for what it's worth, the difference between the 5i25 and 6i25 is that the 5 is PCI and the 6 is PCI-E. You'll have to decide if the extra cost of the 6 is worth not having to worry about finding a PC with PCI slots in the future if the PC dies.
While you are ordering stuff, I suggest also ordering three of these (or similar): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017M4QWEY
These will let you make short adapter/extension cables to connect the existing DB9 terminated encoder cables to the 7i77.
Rivnuts, Astro Pneumatic Tool 1442 Nut/Thread Setting Hand Riveter Kit, 13-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TODXQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5ZXYzb1S8Z4Y7
Found a sampler pack on Amazon of Gauges 26-20, going to experiment with those to get a sense.
Am I nearing a minimum thickness required for stamping?
Thanks! I'm struggling a little figuring out exactly what you're referring to on google, though -- are we talking about a "multi-finishing wheel"? Or something else? I can't seem to find anything in green...
If you go for the DIY belt sander, have a look at these belts:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008S3CY1E/ref=psdc_552586_t3_B00SUMTD8U
I worked at a commercial kitchen hood manufacturing company and we used a product very similar to this to put the grain back into what we would grind on.
Walter 07J446 COOLCUT Linear Finishing Flap Abrasive Drum - 60 Grit, 4-1/4 in. Surface Finishing Drum. Finishing Products and Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O9J5Z0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i7HYCbRJPA62Y
https://www.amazon.com/3M-08293-Scotch-Brite-General-Scouring/dp/B00C0OH5E8