pic: 254 2010 Gearbox 1

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by SilenNex

Thanks for the quick replies. Since we don't have a CNC machine we will most likely be trying the lathe approach, can you recommend any good boring bars or associated tooling?

At work we use Kenametal Holders. Normally Mitsubushi Rep's come out and pretty much tell us what tooling to use. CNMG is the style insert we use. But thats for CNC related machining.

For the manual stuff at school, we have HSS boring bars we bought in a 9 pack from MSC or Enco. TBH, if you just call MSC or a tooling rep, they'll tell ya what you need and sometimes they'll even donate it.

Originally Posted by BrendanB

Cory, what material do you guys use for your side plates?

Gearbox Plates are 6061 - T6 and they pocket them.

Originally Posted by btslaser

Do you mount encoders on one of the transmission axles (and then have to account for which gear you are in) or other location?

They mount the encoder on one of the wheel shafts.


-RC