Hello Everyone,
I'm in the process of making a cutterhead and was wondering what thickness of aluminium sheet to use for a "V" spring.
Easy options for store bought are .3mm and up. Will that be thin enough?
Thanks
Matt
Cutterhead V-spring thickness
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ilovedrums247
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Re: Cutterhead V-spring thickness
Hi Matt,
Does it have to be aluminum?? I only ask because sifis used 1mm PLA Plastic for his "V Spring" on his "Brother Singer Head" https://www.lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6959
Its only a few posts down, Why not take a look
Might be easier to Cut/Fabricate your own V Springs from this material too!!
Regards Soulbear
Does it have to be aluminum?? I only ask because sifis used 1mm PLA Plastic for his "V Spring" on his "Brother Singer Head" https://www.lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6959
Its only a few posts down, Why not take a look
Might be easier to Cut/Fabricate your own V Springs from this material too!!
Regards Soulbear
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Re: Cutterhead V-spring thickness
Hey Soulbear, thanks for your response. I have seen that one and their use of plastic is impressive.
The reasons for using Aluminium are its longevity and weight. Cutting and fabricating it are also not a problem.
I've ordered the sheet so we'll see (hopefully soon) if it'll work out. Still designing the suspension system for the cutterhead and once that's finished will start assembly.
When the time comes i'll make a seperate, dedicated post with pictures and audio. thanks
The reasons for using Aluminium are its longevity and weight. Cutting and fabricating it are also not a problem.
I've ordered the sheet so we'll see (hopefully soon) if it'll work out. Still designing the suspension system for the cutterhead and once that's finished will start assembly.
When the time comes i'll make a seperate, dedicated post with pictures and audio. thanks