Friday, 20 April 2007

Project - Mine Engine Part II

Part II - The Cylinder.


The Cylinder is a block of brass 25mm square by 35mm long. It has already been bored for the piston and the CNC Mill has been used to shape the outside.


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In this set-up the cylinder port face has the steam and exhaust ports milled and the holes for the studs that hold the steam chest on have been center drilled.


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The steam chest stud holes are now being drilled.


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In this setup on the X3 Mill the steam ports are being drilled at a 15 degree angle. The sin vice is being used to hold the job.


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Wide shot - in this setup the end holes for the cylinder cover studs are being drilled.


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