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Stainless Steel Encoder Wheel Source

Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
edited 2010-07-13 17:46 in Accessories
I am looking for a source to find stainless steel encoder wheels made. i need a center diameter of 5/16ths. I would like to have it custom cut. Anyone know of or have the ability to do this?
I will provide further specs

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-07-12 04:52
    These guys could probably do it: www.nwetch.com

    -Phil
  • IroneIrone Posts: 116
    edited 2010-07-13 02:17
    How Ya Doin'? My friend and I have a small machine shop with a couple of lathes and some non CNC mills. I will need a print (even a hand drawn one will do), some tolerance, and number of parts needed. You can e-mail it to me at Casey1947@verizon.net and I will give you an estimate. I have been a machinist for 44 years so my estimate will be correct unless you change what you need.

    Casey

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  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2010-07-13 03:16
    thank You Irone. I will get you a drawing soon

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-07-13 03:25
    Brian,

    Just out of curiosity, does it have to be stainless steel? Could it be opaque plastic instead? If so, I could laser cut them.

    -Phil
  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2010-07-13 05:22
    Hey Phil
    opaque plastic would be ideal
    Take a look at my idea.

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-07-13 06:38
    Brian,

    Mission accomplished. I cut them from 1/32" black acetal (Delrin). I can mail them to you at work, or email me your home postal address, and I'll send them there.

    -Phil

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  • IroneIrone Posts: 116
    edited 2010-07-13 09:06
    How Ya Doin'? Nice job Phil, you gave the man what he needed. When he said he required stainless steel I imagined a harsh enviroment using the outside of the wheel to power his measurements. I also expected a larger and more robust wheel. I would need two days and would have to make many calculations to make this wheel on our Kearney and Trecker (what they used before CNC mills). I am semi-retired and this would get me out of the house for a couple of days and make my wife very happy. I guess she is stuck with me!!!

    Casey

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  • PJAllenPJAllen Banned Posts: 5,065
    edited 2010-07-13 12:46
    www.encodergeek.com
  • Brian CarpenterBrian Carpenter Posts: 728
    edited 2010-07-13 15:23
    Phil,
    Email sent.

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-07-13 17:46
    Brian,

    I didn't get it. 'Finally got an email. Disks will be sent out tomorrow.

    -Phil

    Post Edited (Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)) : 7/14/2010 3:59:32 AM GMT
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