Pressing

[edl]

what do folks use for pressing and recieving pressed materials - the GM service manual i am using talked about "pipe" with specific insde diameters for the receiving part - is there a certain wall thickness folks use? - and do you just cut to length based on the size of the pressed piece? - and what material is the pipe made up of? - and what about the piece for pressing...just solid rod steel in various diameters? - thanks! ED

 

[malibu101]

I have all kinds of pieces of pipe, bearing races, press blocks (search for them, kinda square with cutouts), bearing seperators, things I've welded together and many assorted pieces of steel laying around my press.
I've made, found, and bought different doodads to push and recieve.
Sorry for the vauge answer but your thoughts are on the right track.

 

[russlaferrera]

Best answer I can give is Pipe is measured in outside diameter, tubing is measured inside diameter. This with solid rod gives you many sizes to push and receive different bushings/bearings in/out. Malibu 101 gave a great answer, as the job at hand dictates what is needed to be used to properly complete the job.

I think a general rule is to use a slightly smaller driver than what you are trying to push out and a larger receiver to accept the part coming out. The 2nd point is both driver and receiver be long and deep enough to accept the part.

 

[wilbilt]

All of the above, plus sockets of various sizes and old kingpins have been used around here. Often an old bearing, once removed, can be used as a driver to install the new one.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Best answer I can give is Pipe is measured in outside diameter, tubing is measured inside diameter.

You got it backward Russ, pipe is measured by ID and tube is measured on the OD.

 

[russlaferrera]

You got it backward Russ, pipe is measured by ID and tube is measured on the OD.

UB, Thanks for keeping me straight. Since last weekend every turn I made or whatever I said was wrong. Me thinks I have to adjust my meds again!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

All of the above, plus sockets of various sizes and old kingpins have been used around here. Often an old bearing, once removed, can be used as a driver to install the new one.

I use my big impact hub nut sockets as bearing race drivers (1-13/16" has only ever been used for this..) and then use the old race to drive in the new one. It's always the perfect size!

 

[edl]

guys great tips...thx!

 

[Major Ramifications]

If you want to get technical, pipe is stated in ID up through 12" diameter. Anything bigger than that, they state the size in OD. I learned this the hard way.