Making that Bullet Collator

[TylerR]

I'm assuming the clutch is printed with PLA. And the bolts are tightened just so, so the thing turns the plate normally but allowed to slip when there is a bind. So then it continues turning, during the bind, at the friction-held joint.

So, since we know that PLA melts with heat applied as happens under friction, how long will this last before a new plate and clutch have to be printed........or what's to keep the molten joint from fusing as does every layer as we print with PLA? So am I over thinking this?

You are definitely over thinking this. You would have to be running your motor at top speed and leave it there for 5 minutes to generate any type of heat. Print one out and give it a try. This design will last you as long anything else does on this collator. The most you might have to ever do is tighten the screws a little more after a few hundred jams if you let it turn and turn. Trust me on this one.

[GWS]

And this from a guy who despises "supports" Must be worth it. Supports only to bed, right? I'm going to miss my tall handles and double hexes.....

[TylerR]

And this from a guy who despises "supports" Must be worth it. Supports only to bed, right? I'm going to miss my tall handles and double hexes.....

You know I do! haha
In this case it is worth the sacrifice I think. And the generator is still there, so anyone can create whatever they want. But I believe this is the way to go moving forward.

[TylerR]

Who wants to be the test pilot for my latest Long Rifle Bullet plate? I am trying to solve an issue where one bullet will get caught point down next to another that is point up. I believe putting the new slot where it is will allow them to fall out as they reach the top of the collator. I have not printed or tested it yet.

[TylerR]

I also changed the ramp geometry slightly to assist in flipping the really short bullets, like lablover .45 160's. I have not attempted anything with his .32's yet.

[djinnpb]

Who wants to be the test pilot for my latest Long Rifle Bullet plate? I am trying to solve an issue where one bullet will get caught point down next to another that is point up. I believe putting the new slot where it is will allow them to fall out as they reach the top of the collator. I have not printed or tested it yet.

I'm definitely down to try that. I use this plate more than anything since I do a lot of blkout. Also gives me a reason to try out the new slip clutch setup.

[TylerR]

I'm definitely down to try that. I use this plate more than anything since I do a lot of blkout. Also gives me a reason to try out the new slip clutch setup.

Sweet! Have you had any issues with the particular problem I described? Usually the short sweeper will clear them but not always.

I just posted it. This one is a perfect example of why I created the hole cover so print that as well.

[Anuccite]

I am currently in the middle of printing another base... 2 days 5 hours.....

After watching how this has been printing the walls The infill portion of the walls is taking all the time...... I started messing with varying levels of walls and infill..... I think I got it down to 1 day 7 hours... and it will be stronger... But only having one printer, I want to do a clutch plate next.

Basically What I did was Print(Slice) the Bottom at 2 Walls, 18% infill Gyroid
Which will look like this, Which I think will be plenty strong

Then When It started Rising up the walls, I changed to 3 walls, 10% infill Gyroid, Which looks like this (It's almost solid now, and WAY faster than 2 walls 30%)

[Anuccite]

Infill printing in walls
Here is a close up

[lablover]

I will keep an eye out for them. These are .45's as well? I wonder how much different they are from lablovers.

I’m curious as well. That lube groove will cause issues in the feeder die. Sometimes.

[TylerR]

I’m curious as well. That lube groove will cause issues in the feeder die. Sometimes.

You print any slip clutch collators yet my friend?

[djinnpb]

Sweet! Have you had any issues with the particular problem I described? Usually the short sweeper will clear them but not always.

I just posted it. This one is a perfect example of why I created the hole cover so print that as well.

I haven't had that issue. I didn't use the plate as generated though. What bullet did that happen with?

[TylerR]

I haven't had that issue. I didn't use the plate as generated though. What bullet did that happen with?

300BO Lee TL309-230-5R. When you say you didn't use it as generated what do you mean? And what bullet are you using it for?

[TylerR]

Just for the record, I would really love to see more videos, good or bad. So post some damn video! I want to see this thing in action.

[djinnpb]

300BO Lee TL309-230-5R. When you say you didn't use it as generated what do you mean? And what bullet are you using it for?

Generated to tighten the shaft parameters. I don't think I changed anything else.
I use NOE HTC310-247-FN-BO3 and 311-247 FN. I actually have a bit of Lee TL309-230-5R still I can test with them as well. I just don't load them too much these days. I also tried nosler 125gr BTs

[TylerR]

Generated to tighten the shaft parameters. I don't think I changed anything else.
I use NOE HTC310-247-FN-BO3 and 311-247 FN. I actually have a bit of Lee TL309-230-5R still I can test with them as well. I just don't load them too much these days. I also tried nosler 125gr BTs

Hex shaft or pin?

I am going to post up a couple new versions of that plate. I will let you decide which you like better and let me know. I don't see how they can have any adverse affect from the original but who knows?

[TylerR]

Just for the record I have tweaked a ton of parts today, but have not incremented the version. I will do that once o416 finishes the updated manual and parts generator. No pressure 0416.

[djinnpb]

Hex shaft or pin?

I am going to post up a couple new versions of that plate. I will let you decide which you like better and let me know. I don't see how they can have any adverse affect from the original but who knows?

both are pin. printing the slip parts now and should I wait on the plate or the one that's up there now worth starting a print with?

[TylerR]

both are pin. printing the slip parts now and should I wait on the plate or the one that's up there now worth starting a print with?

I did just make another minor tweak but I feel like the one up there is solid.

The new pin slip clutch is 8.5mm dia shaft. The old ones were 10mm which was too much slop.

[TylerR]

Heck with it. I am going to throw one on the printer myself. I need to take stock in a filament company.