SNS 329: Production Tapping 180 Tie Rods

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3 жыл бұрын

These week I complete the batch of tie rods that I previously shown in SNS 327. I made some improvements to the fixture which decreased the total cycle time to complete. I'll show some machining of the UHMW used in the fixture, and some of the processes I used to try and make this job easier and more efficient to complete. The Flexarm machine did a fine job tapping all 180 of these parts!
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@dangerdave616 3 жыл бұрын

This is the epitome of having the right tool for the job.

@stargazer7644 3 жыл бұрын

Only $20k left to go before it pays for itself.

@davidworsley7969 3 жыл бұрын

I have no experience of engineering but watching a meticulous craftsman at work is mesmerising. Thankyou.

@byronservies4043 3 жыл бұрын

Why small job shops with experienced machinists are indispensible. Love it.

@mdouglaswray 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. For a very reasonable fee (I'm certain), Adam just turned a pallet full of paperweights into valuable product.

@DaleDirt 3 жыл бұрын

I am Thankful that there are still guys like you that can do all these things .

@mikemarriam 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm setting here watching this two weeks after a total knee replacement and hear you have a knee problem. I pray yours heals without surgery.

@frfrpr 3 жыл бұрын

Real editing skill displayed. Music that blends with shop sounds without distraction enhances the production. Very well done. Thanks

@Abom79 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davelister796 3 жыл бұрын

If he could only find a royalty-free version of "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" to play during the 10X speed video segments. :-)

@cheesecurd100s 3 жыл бұрын

My 18 month old really likes your choice in music as well

@davemackinnon6487 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the Flexarm get a workout. I saw you evolved your process to one step at a time. A (good) boss of mine taught me to use one tool / process at a time. Tap all, clean all, test all, pack all, repeat. Picking up and putting down tools, starting machines, etc.. wastes seconds here and there that can really add up!

@SolasChristusMinistry 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a career (30+ years) glazier but I did go to trade school for machining (never any CNC). I worked a lathe for a coupe years at a metal spinner and braised cbn and pcd tool inserts on a induction braiser but other than that I haven't been able to get a machining job that pays in my area. I love watching your videos. They allow me to live my machining fantasies vicariously through you. I like that you still work the manual machine tools. It gives an old guy like me some hope.

@ronnydowdy7432 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's time everyone stops giving you grief about the tapping machine. It is the right tool for the job. I couldn't believe that I would want to do it by hand. Great show

@pkpropertysolutionsltd701 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to flex arm for supporting you and helping you to bring us the excellent content. Sure is a neat community you guys have.

@AlmostMachining 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, what a perfect way to solve your customer's problem. Great way to adapt what you have into a long term solution for them. Great job!

@avreclaim6469 3 жыл бұрын

When i saw the video you bough the flex arm, I did, "boy, I'd need a job for that!".... Now I see... Loverly work!

@richardspees841 3 жыл бұрын

I would have thought there would have been issues with cross-threading when tapping, but I'm not a machinist, and you are. I enjoy your videos very much. Thanks.

@ryanlukens9280 3 жыл бұрын

It really makes me happy to see you wearing PPE while doing this job. It sets a great example to the younger generation of skilled workers coming up. I believe if they see someone of your skill and experience is using PPE, it must be a good thing. It’s not about looking cool, it’s about going home in the same condition you showed up. I’ve made two trips to the ER due to job mishaps, I’m lucky there was no permanent damage (that I’m aware of as yet) and I make sure to wear my PPE no matter what.

@donweeks2166 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good job for an ole Brownsville man.It breaks me up to see your dad and grandpaw at the end.They would be so proud of you.

@mrtiminaz 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why I’m so freakin addicted to your videos but I am. 🤙

@RyanNeufeld 3 жыл бұрын

For me it's that he explains his craft in detail, while not talking down to his viewer, and covering enough detail that his work can be understood.

@mdouglaswray 3 жыл бұрын

Aren't they great? This and vintage machinery are like eye-crack

@llapmsp 3 жыл бұрын

This video shows just how much better a job goes when you have the correct tool. Great job Adam, keep em coming.

@danielchadney1666 3 жыл бұрын

Abom is what youtube was designed for, just perfect.

@macsmachine2609 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam. Just can’t tell you how much I look forward to a few relaxing minutes on Saturday afternoon in your shop. I’ve been dropping Santa a few hints for some Abom merch🤞

@sharonshields1482 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing - I like your set up, watching you tap those rods was meditative. Stay safe!

@HammerPowered 3 жыл бұрын

This seemed like the kind of project that the FlexArm really shines on once the fixturing is all figured out. Made really easy work out of a volume run like that. Good stuff.

@paulkevinkoehler9490 3 жыл бұрын

This isn't just a job, it's a road trip. Another great video, Adam! 😎

@brianwalk108 3 жыл бұрын

The fly cutter vs. Plastic shots were pretty epic

@gk6305 3 жыл бұрын

Make money, rest, and repair. Keep up your health. You are looking great Adam. I love seeing the fun projects, make money keep that shop rolling. We're all sending praise to ya.

@DavoShed 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you making good use of the Flex Arm. I thought it might be a solution looking for a place to happen. Well done. “Build it and they will come”

@gregphillips9670 3 жыл бұрын

There was some really awesome shots of the work. You're deffinently taking it to the next level.

@juliannussbaumer7006 3 жыл бұрын

hey adam, its always a pleasure watching you work with all your love for detail and perfection! keep it up! greetings from snowy austria! julian

@mdouglaswray 3 жыл бұрын

That is some EFFICIENT machine work. Sweet to watch, thanks Adam!!

@flclkun5479 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel! it's actually really relaxing to watch these videos. Sometimes I think about leaving my boring IT job and doing a trade.

@toolman7540 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to see work coming in ,thank God for that, cause many all over the world need it right now.

@jjbode1 3 жыл бұрын

I baked breads for a catering op. All production job work. Very much admire this working setup and your attitude. Thanks.

@olddawgdreaming5715 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Adam, sure made life easier for that job. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@justmeva 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing - you're a genius. I really enjoy watching and learning from your channel.

@SukhjotSingh13 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I love your enthusiasm for your work. Thanks for posting.

@VacFink 3 жыл бұрын

This was a nice project. Its great to see how to develop a system and there's no better example for flex machine tools to show the benefits of this tool in a small shop.

@nashguy207 3 жыл бұрын

The Flex arm sure worked well for this job. Made it go a lot faster for sure!

@jasonbell5905 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Adam, your always improving, great you always share your work with us.🇺🇸

@jamesbarisitz4794 3 жыл бұрын

That tapping arm is a dream machine. Nice work Adam.👍

@schism47 3 жыл бұрын

I could watch videos of fly cutters in action for hours. Those things are so cool

@jeremydoblinger3609 3 жыл бұрын

I've used these power drill/tapping arms in different shops and there great for production work, alot faster then any mill or lathe..That is super cool you have one at your shop.. I'd say you can really bid on some production work and be very competitive versus other shops.. thanks brother for your videos and the different ways you inspire the way I work.. also I've picked up quite a few lathe work tips and tricks from you.

@dougtaylor6410 3 жыл бұрын

Love the production run jobs and would enjoy seeing more.

@bigdav123456 3 жыл бұрын

Such is the life of a precision Machinist.! Great work Adam.;)

@guerro327 3 жыл бұрын

That strapping tool brought back memories. Used that exact one at a job when I was a kid.

@dominicpetruzzelli3134 3 жыл бұрын

You made short work of that job with that tapping machine as well as the really nice jig you made.....great job !

@Paullicz 3 жыл бұрын

The production run - > Beautiful

@larrysperling8801 3 жыл бұрын

well done on the fixture design. i am impressed and surprised that you can pick up the existing threads so easily. thanks to the time saved with your tool your customer should still make a profit on the tie rods.

@boltactoinbarney 3 жыл бұрын

Slinging derlin chips was the highlight of my day. Effing sic. Bro.

@johnleake708 3 жыл бұрын

That is a size extra large tap.... slick setup you created thanks for sharing

@CA10Z 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I would mention the use and expertise of your camera "person" has not gone unnoticed.

@Abom79 3 жыл бұрын

Abby loves to give me a hand when I’m looking to get a little wider shot

@fryreartechnology7611 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work building that fixture it made the arm work knocking them parts out. I love getting stuff from McMaster’s they are awesome to work with

@st3althyone 3 жыл бұрын

For some weird reason it looked as if the shavings from the material were being flung towards the flycutter, it looked awesome especially on the green one. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication through every project Adam, love your channel and always look forward patiently to your new content. Every realease is perfection, as usual. That FlexArm sure is coming in handy and paying handily for itself.

@markd5804 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Adam, thanks for sharing. That Flex arm is a nice setup!

@sprintmademe 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have avenues to mentor another with all your mechanical knowledge. Please don't let it go when the time comes to leave this earthly realm.

@stevelecain886 3 жыл бұрын

boy how handy is that tap machine.that would be a bear of a job without that puppy. great job.on the knee thing I have been waiting 3 yrs for my replacements, I wear 7000.00 worth of hydraulic knee braces and still so bad my doc just applied for me to have emergency replacement, I feel your pain and wish you well.

@Abom79 3 жыл бұрын

Fernando just went through surgery, then a second surgery to remove the knee replacement because of staff infection. He’s recovering from that and once all the infection is gone they will do a third surgery to replace the knee again. 😔

@stevelecain886 3 жыл бұрын

I have heard a few horror stories on that very subject here where I live its very rare but it does happen.I would be lying if I said I wasn't concerned but I am to the point where I can barely walk so there is no alternative at this point. I wish him well and hope it all works out for him.@@Abom79

@henrikjorgensen1614 3 жыл бұрын

The Flexarm is a really good helping hand.

@mitchyelvington4776 3 жыл бұрын

The best part of being your own boss! Nobody tells you there's no time ! To prepare for production!

@roadiesgarage3816 3 жыл бұрын

Also a good example of changing work flow to changing work conditions, on the ball man

@markdavies8037 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, the work holding you had on this job is really efficient and well thought out man, looks simple but isnt everything that works well. Good job. 👍

@tkirkwood3366 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Again for all you do. I enjoy learning from all you do!!,

@Dudleymiddleton 3 жыл бұрын

Some funky coloured chips in the shop to clear up! :)

@joeromanak8797 3 жыл бұрын

ABomb sized solution to an ABomb sized job. Good design and excellent execution. Good video. 😎👍

@donaldnaymon3270 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Adam. Great setup. Went well and very fast. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!!!

@firearmsstudent 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, when I first saw you getting the flex arm, I thought it was just an unnecessary toy. Well this video proved me wrong, it probably made this job a lot easier than doing it on the mill.

@princepa123 3 жыл бұрын

Great setup and video, keep them coming Adam

@patrickcolahan7499 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, those repetitive jobs can be a bit tedious. But having the right tools and fixtures sure make it much easier.

@walterjoncas12 3 жыл бұрын

well done Adam! Love that Flex machine. For a job shop, it makes tapping easy compared to a four foot tap handle with no way to swing it if you are centering it somehow. Hand tapping that many holes would wear a person out in no time. Love the fixture you came up with.

@tomnugent845 3 жыл бұрын

Take care of those knees Adam, lots more trails for you and Abby to hike. Merry Christmas.

@RRaucina 3 жыл бұрын

Only care they need is to carry less weight

@toolbox-gua 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente! Another job well done and friendly shared.

@evil16v1 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid Adam. Don't worry so much about people questioning you so much (use of lube, ear plugs, etc). You know what your doing, and have been doing it for a long time. I can tell. There will always be internet trolls.

@Jeremy-iv9bc 3 жыл бұрын

At least that fly cutter was nice enough to throw all the chips in a nice neat little pile 😁

@muahmedbnmmddah4898 3 жыл бұрын

New idea in catching the piece, I took advantage of it Thank you

@mechtech0110 3 жыл бұрын

cleanest machine shop ive ever seen

@TheNicoderm 3 жыл бұрын

That is way beefier than anything close to stock, it is made like to clear the steering knuckle, if it was centered it would touch the knuckle and not work.

@quartertwenty484 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks it was really bugging me that the bore was off center.

@totalyep 3 жыл бұрын

Agree and the think part is only loaded in tension so it can handle a very high load.

@therickening7323 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your knee does alright. I had to have my left one replaced at 28. Definitely felt better once it was healed and I could finally work without tons of pain again!

@singleshot2218 3 жыл бұрын

That was quite a job Adam! You did a great job!

@MorganOliff 3 жыл бұрын

I was dealing with 3 flat cans of brake parts cleaner last week, the Sure Shot looks like a winner! Ends the problem of no propellant.

@Azlehria 3 жыл бұрын

It works great - and CRC by the gallon is cheaper than store-brand in cans. Of course you probably ought to make sure you use enough of the stuff to justify dropping $150+ on the sprayer and cleaner. The cleaner won't go bad if you store it properly, but the sprayer has rubber seals that will.

@jstutzman1301 3 жыл бұрын

This week we will be milling frozen velveeta and green jello. Great, now I'm hungry. lol. Cool video.

@redordead3868 3 жыл бұрын

Every episode is entertaining Adam. It may be run of the mill to you but not to me. Its the solutions to problems in set up and control that you find that entertains me the most.

@willishiland6069 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for sharing! Stay Safe Guys!

@TheKnacklersWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Adam, Good video... the flex arm really is invaluable in a production environment... I hope your knee continues to improve. Take care Paul,,

@ade63dug 3 жыл бұрын

Hi,Paul . fancy seeing you here. I love Abom channel also . great result Adam .

@markphilpot4981 3 жыл бұрын

You can make any video fun. You enjoy what you do and it shows. Coming up with solutions to problems isn’t an issue. Stay safe mates!😊👍🏻🙄

@Abom79 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

@daven2609 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from new zealand awesome content I enjoy your work Adam

@garygruber1452 2 жыл бұрын

One of my first jobs out of high school (1967) was working in an above ground swimming pool manufacturing plant. I hand drilled holes that had become elongated in aluminum brackets during the press and punch process. Cord drill, worn out bit, drilling over and over again for 8 hours a day. $1.25/hr.

@fgllc 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job brother! Way to crank out those pieces. For future thought, you might want to look into setting up an oil sump, similar to pipe threading machines. I think it would cut down on the mess. Glad to see you making a successful go at your shop!

@barrishautomotive 3 жыл бұрын

That is a beefy design. You need clearance for brakes and wheels, but given the huge girth, and the quality forging, those will never fail in normal on or off road use.

@thatrealba 3 жыл бұрын

They may be fine for cute little Jeeps and Fiats. They would be a quick failure point for those of us who wheel full size rigs. My truck weighs dang near 4 tons. I would not call that a beefy design, but I need actual beefy parts.

@cdubs1723 3 жыл бұрын

4 ton truck? Must be compensating something small. Poor fella.

@the_hate_inside1085 3 жыл бұрын

@@cdubs1723 Sure sounds like it with that attitude.

@omeganickum 3 жыл бұрын

@@thatrealba you're probably one of them guys with a big expensive and heavy rig that get stuck all the time and has to call a guy in a yellow Jeep to pull him out...

@thatrealba 3 жыл бұрын

@@omeganickum 🤣 whatever helps you sleep at night, kid.

@philbohrman3918 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, Adam.

@jacobfoxworth 3 жыл бұрын

Great job man. Love watching your videos

@mvrshen_-7641 3 жыл бұрын

fun, entertaining and educational and one hell of a video!!! always love your content

@geckoproductions4128 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you're making a little money, good on ya. Profit is NOT a dirty word!

@mdouglaswray 3 жыл бұрын

Adam always strikes me as the machinist who turns in the lowest bid and produces the highest quality - i.e. talented and honest.

@joemascioni3101 3 жыл бұрын

The reason for the offset hole on the 1-ton tie rod end is for clearance to the back side of the wheel rim. The more back spacing (back spacing is the distance from the back edge of the rim to the face of the wheel mounting surface) a wheel has the better to be able to keep your wheel closer to the axle housing. Which equals less pressures exerted on the wheel bearings and ball joints when wheeling.

@ydonl 3 жыл бұрын

Is there much force in the "pull" direction on that end? I was wondering if most of the force is a push, so the far side of the end doesn't need to be so thick. I don't know much about truck suspension...

@wlogue 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the flex arm earning its keep. Also, nice job Abby on the camera work! Taker easy bud.

@jerrycoleman2610 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, Really enjoyed watching your video & thanks for sharing your video.!.!.!.

@johnscott2849 3 жыл бұрын

I figured there was a reason they where all offset like that. Almost said something but when you showed all 10 in the first video I kept my mouth shut. Good job figuring out a quick way to do it. That was half the job right there.

@repalmore 3 жыл бұрын

Used to use brake clean every day all day and purchased it in 5 gallon buckets and use a sure shot. Saved I don't know how much money this way. So much cheaper to buy in bulk.