Spring Retaining Ball Joint 2

[itsdonny]

I need to create a 10mm metal ball joint like the one pictured and I'm wondering if anyone has any 3D files of something similar I could look at? Thank you!

 

[itsdonny]

I think I just found the answer for anyone else who is in need...

https://shop.hpceurope.com/an/produit.asp?prid=1059

 

[itsdonny]

Ok, maybe not. These cads don't have the retaining spring. so I'm still open to suggestions or 3D files.
Thanks!

 

[GregLocock]

No, but I don' think there are any springs involved. Inside the socket is a nylon liner, and some form of grease. They are very boring in principle but some manufacturers are easily twice as good as others.

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Greg Locock


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[Metalfixer]

McMaster has what I think you are looking for.

https://www.mcmaster.com/9416k45

 

[itsdonny]

Thank you Greg. I haven't seen any with the nylon insert. I've only seen them like this with retaining spring ring:

Metalfixer, thanks for the link! It's funny in the image they show the retaining ring but the 3D files don't have it.

I appreciate the help!

 

[GregLocock]

Ah, they've used the spring clip instead of swaging the socket

Here's the automotive type

Link

Cheers

Greg Locock


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[itsdonny]

Thanks Greg!

 

[chicopee]

Reverse engineering is an option, so buy one and dissect it with a cutting wheel.

 

[itsdonny]

Chicopee, true this definitely an option considering how inexpensive they are.