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Title: #8 spark plug constrution
Post by: Doc on September 03, 2018, 02:32:58 AM
 I made some more spark plugs for my V-8 engines I keep breaking them while moving the engines around. I did have 7 or 8 extra but now down to 1 so I decided to set up and make a dozen or so. I decided to video the steps I used while making my plugs. For a qty of plugs I set up my NC mill to turn the parts as an NC lathe. I have done various lathe jobs on my mill when I have a few to make (call me lazy) it get monotonous so I let the NC mill take care of it. Anyway here is the first video I try and explain how I start.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4FDjGEjGOE
Title: Re: #8 spark plug constrution
Post by: Ye-Ole Steam Dude on September 03, 2018, 11:33:45 PM
Very interesting Doc, thanks for showing this procedure.

Have a great day,
Thomas
Title: Re: #8 spark plug constrution
Post by: Steamer5 on September 04, 2018, 12:58:14 PM
Hi Doc,
 Pity cool!
The mill sounded like a jet winding down once you had cut the part...you must of had it wound up!

Cheers Kerrin
Title: Re: #8 spark plug constrution
Post by: Doc on September 04, 2018, 10:05:20 PM
It was running 6,000rpm
Title: Re: #8 spark plug constrution
Post by: Steamer5 on September 06, 2018, 01:31:16 AM
Yeah gods! At that speed I hope you’ve got it bolted down!  :lolb:

Thanks Doc. My mill can only do 1/3 of that!

Cheers Kerrin
Title: Re: #8 spark plug constrution
Post by: Vixen on September 10, 2018, 07:23:00 PM
Hay Doc

Thanks for taking the time to make those videos of how you manufacture your miniature spark plugs.

I found them both entertaining and informative.  :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:

Waiting for your next 'how to' videos.

Mike
Title: Re: #8 spark plug constrution
Post by: awJCKDup on September 10, 2018, 08:00:01 PM
Hi Doc,
Thanks for taking the time to make those videos of how you make your miniature spark plugs. I have a hard time getting anything done now, much less if I video it. So I know how much time it takes, thanks again. I would be interested in seeing the G-code you used for your insulators, if you would be willing to post it or send it to me. I still haven't got the best handle on writing it yet.

Thanks
John
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