A small article on how to make a thermoplastic nut. Such a nut has practically no play, glides well and wears out a little.
Tools and materials:
-Vise;
- hairpin;
- Hacksaw for metal;
-Burner;
-Clamp;
- Toothbrush;
- Lathe (optional);
-Gloves;
Step One: Stud Preparation
At the end of the stud, for which the nut is made or with the same thread, makes cuts.
Step Two: Making a Nut
Slices a piece of the rod of the desired length. Drills a hole in the center. Cuts workpieces into two halves. Heats the rod with a burner. Connects on the rod two halves of the workpiece. Heats the workpiece with a burner constantly adding chips.
Step Three: Carving
Lubricates the threads with oil. Moves the nut up and down the cut part of the stud. Cleans the chips from the threads with a brush.
Step Four: Nut Processing
The nut is ready and the next step is performed if necessary and with a lathe. Tightens the nut in the cartridge. Treats the surface of the nut. Grooves a groove. Forms a plane.
The nut is ready.
An example of using a nut.
The whole process of making a nut can be seen in the video.