Making the Vibratory Conveyor Parts - TechforTrade/Thunderhead-Filament-Extruder GitHub Wiki
This page describes how you might make the parts for the Vibratory Conveyor. Keep in mind that there are probably many other methods that will work. Choose a method that works for you. If a particular part requires an expensive tool you don't have, consider having a friend or local machine shop do it for you. If you have any recomendations, tips or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. - Thanks
- Angle 2 in by 1-8 in thick
- Angle 3-4 in by 1-8 in thick
- Shaft Collar
- Leaf Spring
- Threaded Rod 1-2in 12 in long
- Hopper for Starve Feeder
- Vibratory Conveyor Mounting Bar Weldment
| Item No. | Image | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Combination Square |
| 2 |  |
Center Punch |
| 3 |  |
Scriber |
| 4 |  |
Hacksaw |
| 5 |  |
Tape Measure |
| 6 |  |
Vise |
| 7 |  |
File - Flat |
| 8 |  |
Drill Press |
| 9 |  |
Drill Press Vise |
| 10 |  |
Drill Bit 3 mm |
Step 1: Layout and cut the 2 in angle to length. Clean up rough edges with a file.
Step 2: Use a flat file to put a 45 degree chamfer into two portions of the edge of the angle as shown in the drawing. Test fit the 2 in angle into the vee coupler to make sure the parts fit properly.
Step 3: Lay out and drill the 4 holes used for attaching the end cap.
| Item No. | Image | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Combination Square |
| 2 | |
Scriber |
| 3 | |
Vise |
| 4 | |
Hacksaw |
| 5 | |
File - Flat |
Step 1: Layout and cut the 3/4 in angle to length
Step 2: File an angle into one end. Test fit it into the vee transition with the 2 in angle in place. Adjust the angle until a tight fit is made.
| Item No. | Image | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Digital Calipers |
| 2 | |
Center Punch |
| 3 | |
Drill Press |
| 4 | |
Drill Press Vise |
| 5 | |
Drill Bit #32 |
Step 1: Layout and drill a hole in a 1/2 in shaft collar. It should be sized to be a press fit onto the shaft of the motor used for the vibratory conveyor. If a shaft collar is not available, use a scrap of flat bar or something similar to make an eccentric mass that can be attached to the motor. Tip: If the drilled hole is too large, it can be reduced by hammering the flat faces of the shaft collar. Note: The #32 drill bit is for a motor with a shaft diameter of 1/8 in.
| Item No. | Image | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Digital Calipers |
| 2 | |
Combination Square |
| 3 | |
Scriber |
| 4 | |
Center Punch |
| 5 | |
Drill Press |
| 6 | |
Drill Bit - 4mm |
| 7 |  |
Pliers |
Step 1: Layout and cut sections of 1 in tape measure tape to length.
Step 2: Layout and drill the four holes in each leaf spring. Hold these with a set of pliers while drilling. DO NOT attempt to hold with your fingers while drilling. This will result in serious injury to your fingers! It is also helpful to put a piece of scrap wood underneath the metal while drilling to keep it from bending.
| Item No. | Image | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Tape Measure |
| 2 | |
Vise |
| 3 | |
Hacksaw |
Step 1: Layout and cut the threaded rod to the correct length. When clamping the threaded rod in the vice, use a piece of cloth in the jaws of the vice to protect the threads.
| Item No. | Image | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Scriber |
| 2 | |
Combination Square |
| 3 | |
Digital Calipers |
| 4 | |
Center Punch |
| 5 |  |
Tin Snips |
| 6 | |
Drill Press |
| 7 | |
Drill Bit 3 mm |
| 8 |  |
Sheet Metal Brake |
Step 1: Layout the outline of the hopper on a piece of sheet metal.
Step 2: Layout, center punch and drill the holes.
Step 3: Cut out the sheet metal using tin snips or a slitting shear.
Step 4: Bend as shown using a sheet metal break.
Step 5: Secure the tabs on the hopper using sheet metal screws, rivets, spot welds or epoxy.
| Item No. | Image | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
Digital Calipers |
| 2 | |
Scriber |
| 3 | |
Combination Square |
| 4 | |
Tape Measure |
| 5 | |
Vise |
| 6 | |
Hacksaw |
| 7 | |
Drill Press |
| 8 | |
Drill Press Vise |
| 9 | |
Drill Bit 1-4 in |
| 10 | |
Drill bit 13-64 in |
| 11 |  |
Tap 1//4 in 20 tpi |
| 12 | |
Drill Bit - 1-2 in |
| 13 | |
Center Punch |
| 14 |  |
Welding Equipment |
| 15 | |
File - Flat |
Step 1: Layout and cut a piece of 1 in square tubing to the length shown. Clean up the edges and remove any burrs.
Step 2: Cut a section of 1 in. pipe to the length shown.
Step 3: Using a hacksaw or grinder with a cutting wheel, cut a slot in the pipe as the drawing shows.
Step 4: Cut two pieces of 3/4 x 1/8 in. flat bar to the length shown.
Step 5: Weld the flat bars to the 1 in pipe to make the clamp. The clamp will be weak if the welds are only on the outside. Try to wrap around to the inside of the joint at least a bit. After welding, clean up the inside of the 1 in pipe with a half round file.
Step 6: Layout and drill the hole in the tabs of the clamp. Start with a 13/64 in. bit and drill through both tabs. Open one of the tabs up to 1/4 in. Tap the other hole using a 1/4-20 tap.
Step 7: Weld the 1 in pipe section to the square tube in a centered position as shown.
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- By Allant - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
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- By 19Tarrestnom65 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
- By Glenn McKechnie - Photo taken by the author in an engineering workshop. The vice is sitting on the table of a drill press, CC BY-SA 2.5, Link
- By Davidhv22 - Elaboración propia, GFDL, Link
- Twist Drill Bit by andersen_mrjh https://www.flickr.com/photos/75793838@N08/6954963717
- By Ricce [Public domain], from Wikimedia Commons
- Matt Rogge
- Twist Drill Bit by anderson_mrjh at https://www.flickr.com/photos/75793838@N08/6954963717
- By KMJ - Gewindeschneider 01 KMJ.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
- By Paul Anderson - Flickr: Oxy-Acetylene Outfit, CC BY 2.0, Link
