Parametric Die Filer

Parametric Die Filer.

Warning: this machine is highly experimental; I myself do not intend to use it in this form for real.

This model has been inspired by the MLA-18 Filing Machine: https://www.metallatheaccessories.com/product-page/filing-machine-mla-18?srsltid=AfmBOoryfyGdvNkC16AMAger2wg8C5UmVB2OIyZGMjlpNtbgeuS5HEBy

That model has been build by e.g. blondihacks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY67-4BrEae872uNwJjogvbacM74glAdF

Since I do not have any drawings of the MLA-18 Filing Machine, my model is based on the photographs of the MLA-18 and some measurements that were shown in youtube videos. The model is a complete metric redesign written in openscad.

I have modeled both the "original" MLA-18 and my own version which uses an ER11 collet with 10mm rod diameter. The ER11 version uses linear bearings of type LM10UU.

Original version:

• MainCasting.stl or MainCastingPrintableBack.stl+MainCastingPrintableFront.stl

• BackPlate.stl

• Cap.stl

• CrankPin.stl

• CrankShaftBearing.stl

• CrankWeb.stl

• DriveRod.stl

• FileRod.stl

• FileRodBearingBottom.stl

• FileRodBearingTop.stl

• FileRodBottomEndCap.stl

• Hat.stl

• Leg.stl (2x)

• Pulley.stl or PulleyPrintableBottom.stl+PulleyPrintableTop.stl

• SlideBlock.stl

• Table.stl

• Yoke.stl

ER11 version

• MainCasting.stl or MainCastingPrintableBack.stl+MainCastingPrintableFront.stl

• BackPlate.stl

• Cap_ER11_10.stl

• CrankPin.stl

• CrankShaftBearing.stl

• CrankWeb.stl

• DriveRod.stl

• ER11 10mm 150mm

• FileRodBearingBottom_ER11_10_LM10UU.stl

• FileRodBearingTop_ER11_10_LM10UU.stl

• FileRodBottomEndCap_ER11_10_LM10UU.stl

• Hat_ER11_10.stl

• Leg.stl (2x)

• Pulley.stl or PulleyPrintableBottom.stl+PulleyPrintableTop.stl

• SlideBlock.stl

• Table.stl

• Yoke_ER11_10.stl

Remarks:

• I have 3D printed and machined the ER11 version. Powered by a battery drill (1850 rpm), the machine does work. Only a short test of running for a few minutes has been performed.

• No lubrication has been used.

• The bearing has been printed in ABS. Nylon would probably be a better choice.

• The "maincasting" has been printed in PLA

• Alignment pinholes of 2mm have been provided for both the maincasting and for the pulley.

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