Hello,
We just installed new machines (CNC milling, lathe, drilling and saw machine) in our shop (we had non before), and I want some ideas for tools storage and arrangements, bench setup, measurement tool area, .. etc.
I would love to see some of your ideas, even if it's a bit messy.
I want to know if the following o-ring groove design is acceptable and will preform well? or should I change it to a radial groove like the second image?
The yellow part will slide into an opening in the red housing, the pressure is external, the two part are made from Al,the selected o-ring C...
Is there a difference between an internal o-ring groove/gland sealing and external o-ring groove/gland sealing?
Whether from performance or installation wise? or any other.
The problem with the o-ring (regardless of where it is being placed between the cap and the housing), (as far as I know) is that it needs to be lubricated to avoid damaging it during the screw of the cap. while it may stay lubricated for few times of opening and closing after the first...
yes the red parts goes right, green goes left. I used an o-ring (black part) it should be squeezed in its groove when the cap screw.
the parts will be made from Al 6061, I guess it would stand for the compression force.
I would try the gasket idea, and I think that if I used a PTFE material for...
so there will be no problem in manufacturing the internal thread of the cap?
because I thought that the blue boss will block the threading tool to reach the full length of the thread.
for the gasket how do you think it is possible to place it and make sure that it won't fall when opening and...
I designing a part to be manufactured, the part is like a cap (red part) for an enclosure. it has an internal thread of M54x1. the cap has to be sealed to prevent any liquid to enter the the enclosure. the cap is will be opened regularly to access the internal components. so I have designed the...
Thank you for your answer.
although your solution seems acceptable, but the actual shape of the enclosure is not like you draw it. but still I'm interested in your answer , could you provide me with the reference of your calculation?
Thanks again.
the enclosure will be completely CNC machined from Al. also it will be anodized after machining.
since all the part will be CNC machined then I have control over the surface finish and surface roughness. and I think the 3mm enclosure walls would be stiff enough due to its small size.
the only...
The enclosure should meet the IP68 rating basically , and it is not meant to remain under water(pressure) more than 30 mins. And the 30 - 60 degree Celsius is the temp range.
the shape of the enclosure is oval cone,overall size )62 * 56 oval * 100 length), the cap or (lip)is at the bigger end, the shape is hollow with 3mm wall thickness, the lip is simply an oval 3mm thick Al sheet with 4 drilled holes for the screws, there are 4 * M3 screw to fix the lip to the...
It's not a pipe flange, but it's slimier to it , so there is no standard pipe flange here. the wall thickness of my enclosure is 3mm, and it get thicker around the bolts only and not by much. my main concern is where the wall thickness is only 3mm , this 3mm should fit the groove width and "T1 +...
The pressure is external and it is about 20 KPa , low humidity , temp is about 60 degree Celsius, outdoor conditions.
regarding o-ring manufacturer, I have tried to contact them but there was no respond for too long.
