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  1. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Your machinist will have to make a special right angle cutting milling tool to be able to go down and cut the internal splines in hub and also pass coolant thru it also, that was one of the biggest hurdles also the machine time on the hub itself was like 12 hours if I remember correct, the...
  2. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    They are STL files, you will have to have either solidworks or some other 3d drawing program to be able to open.
  3. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    last one
  4. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    heres the rest
  5. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    I had these made from a friend who doesn't have his machine shop any more, I did the drawings, 3d prints and springs needed , I have the 3d drawings in STL format and the unobtaineum springs that where specially made, If I can figure out how to load On files the page I will, this was done as a...
  6. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Ctis will be doable I think but not on the first run, when I started this project some time ago I had to start somewhere, I was able to get a pattern from a steel soldier here, he was nice enough to send me one off of his truck with a promise that I would give him a set If I could do this...
  7. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Trying to post pictures Trying to attach picture not coming out,.
  8. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Well the mill cutter didn't work, now trying to broach the splines into the hub also got a more educated person involved that knows more than me about specialty milling and Gcodes. I haven't gave up yet.
  9. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    If anyone getting worried I am STILL at it the springs will have to be custom made, and I had problems cutting inner splines into hub but got a idea on how to do it now after about 6 tries, trying best not to have to cast anything, I need to purchase a special mill cutter that is long enough...
  10. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Need some input on what alloy to machine hubs starting this week! Any sugestions ?
  11. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Printed axle gear at 100 percent size last night to check fit and sliped on like a glove, this is starting to get fun,.
  12. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    engagement gear hot off the press
  13. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    3d printed the housing last night, took 12 hours but can check measurements now , once done off to CNC machine.
  14. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    still working
  15. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Well got tired of waiting here we go will keep yall posted.
  16. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Any pricing from Gearhart and what is expected delivery dates?
  17. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    Anyone know if Gearhart completed the lockout hubs I am ready to start if they haven't come up with something.
  18. profo

    5 ton lockout hubs

    If Gearhart doesn't come up with something within a few months I would like to give someone $1000 for one used 5 ton lockout I can have this done I have a friend who owns a small foundry and I have access to a few 5 axis CNC machines. I would prefer a Warn unit as the sample, and once complete I...
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