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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-05-2011, 02:23 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Nice work, looks like the servo was made to fit there
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-14-2011, 02:18 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Looking great
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-11-2011, 05:43 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Mcmaster Carr has some really small hole stuff (like down to 0.006" hole dia) and everything in between.

Just search for perforated sheet and then click on round hole. Something like #9360T14 with...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-10-2011, 09:56 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

I'd say your pretty close
http://svsm.org/albums/Cat777D/IMGP2509.jpg
Found this guys pic album which has a lot of closeups in it, hope it helps you
http://svsm.org/gallery/Cat777D/IMGP2508
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-10-2011, 08:49 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Starting to look like a truck! Looks great.
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-03-2011, 05:17 PM
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Views: 118,578
Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

I think Google sketchup is free, and know a few people that have used it. It's not a high dollar program but it can get things further ahead than napkin sketches.

Good luck in your recovery, hope...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-22-2010, 02:05 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Looking good. I see the cutouts for the steering arms now as well, that clears it up. Can't wait to see more progress pics.
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-12-2010, 11:38 AM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

It's looking really good! I love the motor setup.

I have to ask, maybe I'm missing something. How will it steer? I mean it looks like the steering arms will hit the frame rails when it turns?
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-09-2010, 06:45 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Yet another advantage of form taps.....no chips.

They work good in steel too, I just don't usually have steel to tap.
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-09-2010, 06:24 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

A form tap has no flutes or cutting edges. It creates the threads by displacing the metal into the shape (basically makes a thread that is strong like a forging). Because it displaces it requires a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-09-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 118,578
Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

For the small holes in aluminum you should be able to use forming taps, which are much stronger. Just remember that they require a slightly larger tap drill to work. I have hand tapped some 0-80's...
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-07-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 118,578
Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

The urethane stuff I mold in my shop has do be "degassed", once mixed I place it in a vaccum chamber (with clear top) and pull a vac with a AC vac pump until it boils out. Then when molded you...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-17-2010, 09:42 PM
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Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Done on a manual 3in1 machine? I'm impressed.
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-17-2010, 04:59 PM
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Views: 118,578
Posted By pugs
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck

Looks great. Are you doing a silicone overmold of the master or something different?
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