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22nd Jan 2022, 05:37 PM #1
Making a rotary vane compressor
This is the first episode of a video series of making a rotary vane compressor.
In this video I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
The video
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23rd Jan 2022, 09:10 AM #2
Thanks for moving the Video to here.
I did not notice earlier that there was this compartment for videos.
So now I know
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27th Jan 2022, 12:52 AM #3
Making another part for the rotating vane compressor.
This part includes a precision hole for the bearing bushing.
I fail with shrink fitting the bearing bushing but succeed in rescuing it.
In this video I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
- Wohlhaupter UPA3 Boring/Facing head
- Tapmatic 50X Tapping head
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29th Jan 2022, 10:25 PM #4
Hi! And welcome to the forum.
I'm watching your videos with great interest - as a long-time suscriber.
Something interesting every video.
Keep it going, please.Cheers, Joe
retired - less energy, more time to contemplate projects and more shed time....
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3rd Feb 2022, 07:34 AM #5
Making a fairly complex part for the rotary vane air compressor.
This part has three precision recesses which will be done using the Wohlhaupter UPA3 boring/planing head.
In this video I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
- Wohlhaupter UPA3 Boring/plaining head
- Tapmatic 50X reversible tapping head
The video is here
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8th Feb 2022, 10:00 PM #6
Making gear pump gears for lubrication system
Since the vanes of this compressor will be made out of steel, some lubrication is needed.
There will be a gear oil pump that forces the oil into the blades and also pushes the vanes against the cylinder walls hydraulically.
Two identical precision gears are therefore made.
In this video I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- BS0 Dividing head
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The video is here
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24th Feb 2022, 01:14 PM #7
Testing the oil pump.
There are quite some silly animations. Enjoy!
In this video I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
The video is here
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10th Mar 2022, 03:41 PM #8
The Cylinder
The cylinder of this air compressor must be quite accurate.
I am using my Bison 250mm 4-jaw chuck to turn this cylinder.
There is a lot of metal removal and problems associated with it.
Drilling and tapping holes to the ends of the cylinder.
It is a rather simple task but having them in a perfect bolt circles that are aligned between the ends is no more a simple task.
Tapping 16 blind holes to 20 millimetre deep M4, that is not a trip in the park either.
In these videos I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
- BS0 Dividing head
- Tapmatic X50 tapping attachment
First part is here
Second part is here
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23rd Mar 2022, 05:24 PM #9
The rotor
This time it is the rotor.
It is made out of 50 millimetre cold rolled steel.
There will be precision turning and eliminating the taper.
In this video I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
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7th Apr 2022, 01:47 PM #10
How to make six grooves 3 millimetres wide and 15 millimetres deep?
You could try to make those with an endmill but since the grooves are 100 millimetres long that would be a major PITA to pull through.
The obvious answer is, of course, the humble slitting saw.
Traditionally I have had no luck whatsoever with those and usually I end up collecting slitting saw shrapnel from my floor.
It will be very exiting to see what is the outcome this time.
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7th Apr 2022, 01:49 PM #11
This time it will be the lamelles for the compressor.
There are 6 of them and they are made out of Uddeholm Vanadis 4 tool steel.
This steel is quite tough to machine and there are also some challenges with setups.
I will also get a stopping reminder why safety goggles are a must.
The video is here
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19th Apr 2022, 08:06 PM #12
This time it will be another steel puck for the compressor.
This time it will be another steel puck for the compressor.
There will be a precision recess for a shaft seal.
I will be using my Wohlhaupter UPA3 boring head to make that one.
In this video I am using:
- Weiler Matador SV (1972) Lathe
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
- Wohlhaupter UPA3 Boring head
Join the channel:
I upload new videos every other week, usually more frequently.
If You want to see more of my videos, click LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
You can also subscribe here
The video is here
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22nd May 2022, 12:11 PM #13
Will this compressor become silent?
Air enters and exits the compressor through holes in the cylinder walls.
I machine flats on cylinder sides and holes for air flow.
Then I put the thing temporarily together and test it.
In this video I am using:
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
The video is hiding behind this link
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27th May 2022, 05:08 PM #14
The output manifold is just a block of steel with three holes and a recess.
Although it is so simple, I manage to make a major mistake with it.
I am lucky enough to catch the mistake in time and take corrective actions.
In this video I am using:
- Schaublin SV-51 (1955) Milling machine
- Solberga (1975) Drill press
The video is here
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