Home-made large Vibratory Tumbler Thead

[cdaeme]

Originally Posted by Timmer

Well...big enought to house one set of a big block V8 headers. I figure if i can get at least one set (side..so 4 pipes) everything eles should be a breeze. I dont have the 4 grand to buy a retail one but there MUST be others that have already build one and works good.

I would love to see your suggestions...it would be cool to try and build one together even.

trevorwatkins "@" sympatico.ca

Timmer, I have my brother working on the design now. He is a design engineer for a company that makes aspalt plants. We have already designed a custom blast cabinet and Auto-Rotisserie and he knows his **** and has access to cheap steel. I will be building one of these over the next few weeks, and will post up some drawings for suggestions. It will be based off the design here http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14464 . This looks like it would do one full length header at a time. I will keep you posted. I just passed along the pics to him today so it will take a couple of days to get it moving along.

Jason
www.autocyclepc.com

[Timmer]

Sweeeet!

The only thing I am concerned about is the plastic drum they used. I think a rectangular metal tub would be best...at least for the long run.??

I guess my other concern (since I have never seen one in action) is if the part ever has a chance to rub on the bottom or sides of the bin if it will tend to rub the coatings off. (shrug)

Cus if it didnt..Im thinkin that some sort of a "cement mixer" type setup would work..and with less media. I big round metal buckety thing on an angle spinning slowly would have a better effect then a shake......dunno though...still a newbie PC'er

[fly]

Thats what I had in mind, but I think the drum need some sort of ribs inside to catch the parts and media to cause flipping....

[cdaeme]

Im only looking to make a vibe. I do not need the tumbling action onlt the vibe for creamic coating. The media you need for ceramic is called Micro Bright.

Jason

[Timmer]

I just want a tumbler that will work for the ceramic coating process. I dont care if it spins, flips or trips....just gotta work.

Im not sure of the easiest way to share ideas but if anyone here has an idea...let us know. I would LOVE to start the project by this weekend. I dont have a huge budget but would love to grasp the basic premis on how the tumbler actually make the tub vibrate...and know how to adjust the speed and intensity of the vibration.

[welterracer]

Originally Posted by cdaeme

Timmer, I have my brother working on the design now. He is a design engineer for a company that makes aspalt plants. We have already designed a custom blast cabinet and Auto-Rotisserie and he knows his **** and has access to cheap steel. I will be building one of these over the next few weeks, and will post up some drawings for suggestions. It will be based off the design here Home Brewed vibratory finisher - CNCzone.com-The Ultimate Machinist Community . This looks like it would do one full length header at a time. I will keep you posted. I just passed along the pics to him today so it will take a couple of days to get it moving along.

Jason
Chattanooga's Premier Custom Powder Coater

Did you ever get those plans drawn up..

Im still looking for ideas on a 55 gallon tumbler for ceramic coating