That setup sounds like it would be quite challanging to.
Sep 13, Simply use a small boring bar w/ a small radiused hss bit in your lathe. Cut two radial grooves 1/8 in from each edge. Cut two axial grooves by flipping the bit 90 towards the chuck, enter one radial groove and drag the tool back to the other in small cuts.
Cut both seal groves first.
Rotate the chuck and do the other. May 23, I have some bushings that I designed for an ATV that I want to add a groove on the inside to trap grease to extend their life. The bushings are” ID x ” long. I would start.2” from the top and helix down ” cutting a groove maybe” deep. Was thinking of just using a. Jan 18, If the groove shape is complex, you could make a two piece bushing (one inside the other). Cut slots in the inner bushing any shape you want, then soft solder it into the outer bushing.
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Other common groove patterns available are figure eight, double figure eight, loop, double loop, circular, wick or straight. Any of these grooves can be contained within the. Jul 29, Again, oil grooves or grease grooves should extend to within 1/8” to 1/4” of each bearing end when using a centrally located inlet hole. The groove width and depth will depend on the volume of oil which must pass through the bearing to maintain the viscosity within the range of operating temperatures.
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