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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). The
replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with 36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends. Is 2" a common diameter for hyd pistons? I occasionally see cylinders at the dump, but not frequently enough to wait for. So, do you think that I could find some, somewhere? Thanks, Bob |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
"Bob Engelhardt" wrote in message ... I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). The replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with 36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends. Is 2" a common diameter for hyd pistons? I occasionally see cylinders at the dump, but not frequently enough to wait for. So, do you think that I could find some, somewhere? Thanks, Bob From what I have seen I don't think they are too hard. The chrome plating is where the hardness comes in to the picture. Scored rods should be available at hydraulic or heavy equipment repair shops. Steve |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
"Up North" wrote in message ... "Bob Engelhardt" wrote in message ... I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). The replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with 36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends. Is 2" a common diameter for hyd pistons? I occasionally see cylinders at the dump, but not frequently enough to wait for. So, do you think that I could find some, somewhere? Thanks, Bob From what I have seen I don't think they are too hard. The chrome plating is where the hardness comes in to the picture. Scored rods should be available at hydraulic or heavy equipment repair shops. Steve My experience as well. All the cylinder rods I have seen get their corrosion and wear resistance from thin chrome plating. After the first cut, the material is rather soft. Constructing rolls with them would most likely result in a lot of cracked chrome. However, on the other hand, I don't thing hardness is really required for a good set of rolls. Perhaps cutting 2" rods down to 1.95" or so, to true them up, could make them quite usable for your rolls. |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
On May 6, 6:49*am, Bob Engelhardt wrote:
I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). *The replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. *Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). *I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with *36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. * Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? *Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends. Is 2" a common diameter for hyd pistons? I occasionally see cylinders at the dump, but not frequently enough to wait for. *So, do you think that I could find some, somewhere? Thanks, Bob Hi, Bob. I think, perhaps, you mean the cylinder rods. The pistons on the scoop on my old Kubota are brass, about 4 inches long, with several "O" rings. The rods are screwed into the piston, as I recall. I had to have one unit rebuilt and they used a plasma torch to cut the end of the rod and didn't seem to have any effect on the rest of the rod. I doubt they are plated, as they will rust if left exposed to the weather very long. Suggest you find a hydraulic cylinder repair shop and see what they have in the scrap bin. An alternative, if you can get by with a rod with a small hole in the center, is to use a drill rod from a rock drill. They are obviously really tough and hard. When a crew was drilling and blasting near our place in Redmond, OR, they broke the end off a drill rod and then when off and left it. So, naturally, I found it and it is in my stash of steel. If you were closer, you could have it, or anyone else, for that matter. They are threaded for about 8 inches on each end, but are about 10 feet long. Paul |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
Tim wrote:
"Up North" wrote From what I have seen I don't think they are too hard. The chrome plating is where the hardness comes in to the picture. Scored rods should be available at hydraulic or heavy equipment repair shops. Steve My experience as well. All the cylinder rods I have seen get their corrosion and wear resistance from thin chrome plating. After the first cut, the material is rather soft. ... Steve, Tim - thanks. For all that I knew, the rods were stainless. Chrome plated makes more sense & is better for me. There's a repair shop not far - so I'll check 'em out. Bob |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
KD7HB wrote:
I think, perhaps, you mean the cylinder rods. The pistons on the scoop on my old Kubota are brass, about 4 inches long, with several "O" rings. The rods are screwed into the piston, as I recall. ... Ah, I didn't know that - thanks. It helps to know the right words, especially when you walk into a shop. Suggest you find a hydraulic cylinder repair shop and see what they have in the scrap bin. Yep, I'm on it. An alternative, if you can get by with a rod with a small hole in the center, is to use a drill rod from a rock drill. They are obviously really tough and hard. ... Maybe if the hydraulic rod doesn't work out. I'd rather not machine "tough & hard". Thanks, Bob |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
On Wed, 06 May 2009 09:49:50 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote: I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). The replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with 36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends. Is 2" a common diameter for hyd pistons? I occasionally see cylinders at the dump, but not frequently enough to wait for. So, do you think that I could find some, somewhere? Normally it's 1045 steel TGP (turned, ground and polished). Can be surface hardened to a few thou deep or as much as 1/16 deep. Or it can be soft. Either way it's got chrome plating for rust resistance and a smooth finish for the seals. You can buy it from a steel supplier, not all have it but it's not that rare either. http://www.crconline.com/Components/...cts/index.html see above for specs. Thank You, Randy Remove 333 from email address to reply. |
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"Bob Engelhardt" wrote in message ... | KD7HB wrote: | I think, perhaps, you mean the cylinder rods. The pistons on the scoop | on my old Kubota are brass, about 4 inches long, with several "O" | rings. The rods are screwed into the piston, as I recall. ... | | Ah, I didn't know that - thanks. It helps to know the right words, | especially when you walk into a shop. | Actually the more appropriate term for the part is "piston rod". It's the part that transmits the useful force from the action of the hydraulic pressure on the piston. |
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KD7HB wrote:
On May 6, 6:49 am, Bob Engelhardt wrote: I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). The replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with 36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends. Is 2" a common diameter for hyd pistons? I occasionally see cylinders at the dump, but not frequently enough to wait for. So, do you think that I could find some, somewhere? Thanks, Bob Hi, Bob. I think, perhaps, you mean the cylinder rods. The pistons on the scoop on my old Kubota are brass, about 4 inches long, with several "O" rings. The rods are screwed into the piston, as I recall. I had to have one unit rebuilt and they used a plasma torch to cut the end of the rod and didn't seem to have any effect on the rest of the rod. I doubt they are plated, as they will rust if left exposed to the I was talking to an engineer at a company I do work for about the chromed ground bar they use and he said this was not an issue, it was a standard product and able to pass rigorous salt spray tests. weather very long. Suggest you find a hydraulic cylinder repair shop and see what they have in the scrap bin. An alternative, if you can get by with a rod with a small hole in the center, is to use a drill rod from a rock drill. They are obviously really tough and hard. When a crew was drilling and blasting near our place in Redmond, OR, they broke the end off a drill rod and then when off and left it. So, naturally, I found it and it is in my stash of steel. If you were closer, you could have it, or anyone else, for that matter. They are threaded for about 8 inches on each end, but are about 10 feet long. Paul |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
On May 6, 9:49*am, Bob Engelhardt wrote:
I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). *The replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. *Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). *I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with *36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. * Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? *Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends.... Thanks, Bob Here are some examples: http://baileynet.com/index.php?id=60 The few pieces of scrap piston rod I've turned required carbide to break through the chrome and case hardening, then HSS would cut it with decent tool life and a smooth finish like drill rod. One or two pieces seemed to be a free-machining steel. A higher grade or hardness doesn't make the rolls stiffer, you know, only a larger diameter will do that. jsw |
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Check Craigslist for a used Olympic barbell. The ends are 50mm and about 18" long. ... Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I've scrounged a 1" barbell, but haven't seen any 2". "Olympic" is probably key. Bob |
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DT wrote:
Now that I think about it, I have a specialty bar left over. It is about 3 feet long and seems to be stainless steel. It is a constant diameter, probably 2" rather than 50mm. You can have it if you are near Cleveland. Thanks, I appreciate the offer. But I'm near Boston. Bob |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
On Wed, 6 May 2009 15:40:04 -0700 (PDT), Jim Wilkins
wrote: On May 6, 9:49*am, Bob Engelhardt wrote: I was asking recently about the HF 12" slip rolls (1" diam rolls). *The replies led me to believe that they would be too wimpy. *Since I don't have room for a bigger one, I'm going to make my own: beefy (2" rolls), but small (12", 40-45lbs). *I don't think that I've ever rolled anything bigger than 12" & I have a neighbor with *36" rolls if I do. I'm wondering if pistons from hydraulic cylinders would make good rolls. * Specifically, how hard would they be to machine? *Even if I find the right diameter, I would need to turn down the ends.... Thanks, Bob Here are some examples: http://baileynet.com/index.php?id=60 The few pieces of scrap piston rod I've turned required carbide to break through the chrome and case hardening, then HSS would cut it with decent tool life and a smooth finish like drill rod. One or two pieces seemed to be a free-machining steel. A higher grade or hardness doesn't make the rolls stiffer, you know, only a larger diameter will do that. jsw For cutting a cylinder rod..simply chuck it in the lathe, put some paper/foil/cloth down and spin up the lathe while you hit the chrome with the edge of your angle grinder. Cuts off the chrome in a couple seconds and then you can part off the rod easily . Done hundreds of them Gunner "Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimum food or water,in austere conditions, day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon. He doesn't worry about what workout to do--- his rucksack weighs what it weighs, and he runs until the enemy stops chasing him. The True Believer doesn't care 'how hard it is'; he knows he either wins or he dies. He doesn't go home at 1700; he is home. He knows only the 'Cause.' Now, who wants to quit?" NCOIC of the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course in a welcome speech to new SF candidates |
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What is the steel in hydraulic pistons?
Gunner Asch wrote:
For cutting a cylinder rod..simply chuck it in the lathe, put some paper/foil/cloth down and spin up the lathe while you hit the chrome with the edge of your angle grinder. Cuts off the chrome in a couple seconds and then you can part off the rod easily . By implication, one should not try to part it without removing the chrome first. Yes? Done hundreds of them How do you come by all these rods? 'Course your being an Ultimate Scrounger, your methods may not apply to us mortals. G Bob |
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On Sat, 09 May 2009 13:50:20 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote: Gunner Asch wrote: For cutting a cylinder rod..simply chuck it in the lathe, put some paper/foil/cloth down and spin up the lathe while you hit the chrome with the edge of your angle grinder. Cuts off the chrome in a couple seconds and then you can part off the rod easily . By implication, one should not try to part it without removing the chrome first. Yes? Depends on how stiff your lathe is..and how good your carbide cut off tooling is. But yah..Id slice the chrome first. Its fast and painless. Done hundreds of them How do you come by all these rods? 'Course your being an Ultimate Scrounger, your methods may not apply to us mortals. G Bob I happen to live in the oil fields. Lots of hydraulics kicking around. Ive done a bit of rework/repair/mods for some of the local guys. Shrug I DO have a home shop with 2 Hardinge tool room lathes and a 1501 15" lathe. Plus the mills etc etc. And the welding shop... While I dont consider myself a "machinist"...Ive picked up a bit here and there. G Gunner "Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimum food or water,in austere conditions, day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon. He doesn't worry about what workout to do--- his rucksack weighs what it weighs, and he runs until the enemy stops chasing him. The True Believer doesn't care 'how hard it is'; he knows he either wins or he dies. He doesn't go home at 1700; he is home. He knows only the 'Cause.' Now, who wants to quit?" NCOIC of the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course in a welcome speech to new SF candidates |
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