Making that Bullet Collator

[tanders]

Does anyone else have issues with the threads on the ramps stripping out? I keep trying all kinds of different things and have not been successful.

[o416]

Does anyone else have issues with the threads on the ramps stripping out? I keep trying all kinds of different things and have not been successful.

Which ramps?

[TylerR]

Sorry this is late but I’ve been living at work. Just measured and it’s 73mm in length

Yeah I think it is 5.5mm too long. If so try the one in the latest download.

[TylerR]

Well, guilty as charged, I printed them .16mm. Little photosensor/LED knobs fitted nicely though.

It only took me couple minutes to sand and fit the DT and Hornady adaptor together... Just wanted to confirm it wasn't due to design dimensions...

I find that using some acetone to smooth out all the layers also works very well.

[lablover]

Yeah I think it is 5.5mm too long. If so try the one in the latest download.

What affect does the length have on function? Only reason I ask is it’s been working great. I could swear you made it longer for the .32 for a reason but can’t remember why.

I’ll try to get the new one printed up after the silly season

[o416]

What affect does the length have on function? Only reason I ask is it’s been working great. I could swear you made it longer for the .32 for a reason but can’t remember why.

I’ll try to get the new one printed up after the silly season

The longer ones were causing jams for me because the cases couldn't fall down all the way.

[cdstang]

Let me know the temps you are using, nozzle sixe, hotend, printer and where you got it from and I will add it to the list I have going.

X5sa (From Aliexpress)
eSun PLA+ Grey
210 Hotend Temp
.04 Nozzle
Hotend V6 All Metal
35 Bed Temp
Spring Steel Sheet applied PEI Build Plate
X5sa Upgrade to pro rails
Stock Controller Flash with Marlin

[TylerR]

Sorry this is late but I’ve been living at work. Just measured and it’s 73mm in length

And you are able to push the insert all the way when processing bullets. Based on my recent observation it should be closer to 67.5mm. Also, have you tried feeding brass with it?

[TylerR]

The 7 doesn't fit.
8 fits the 1/4.
10 fits the 5/16 and the 3/8 but it might go a little loose over time. I can't pull the spring out, so it's good.
13 fits the 1/2 but is a little tight. That could be my print because I had some stringing.

I'll try with some projectiles and cases later, I just had a quick minute.

I have to admit I am a little stumped by these results. The #7 thread has an OD of 11mm. According to your chart the 1/4" spring has an OD of 9.15mm. Makes no sense to me that with 2mm of extra clearance it won't fit. I also measured the OD of the threads on your version of the 1/4" adapter and it is also 11mm.

I can see the 5/16"(OD 10.75mm) not fitting the #8, but it should definitely fit in the #9, which has a thread OD of 13mm.
The #13 has an OD thread dia of 17mm, which is slightly more than my old XL adapter. So that one only has 1.5mm of clearance but you say is working but tight.

The inner part of the thread is basically a 1.25mm half circle, so that should easily handle the 1mm wire size.

Maybe I need to buy a set of these just to play with.

Adding a pic from 3d cad to show the thread design and pattern:

[o416]

And you are able to push the insert all the way when processing bullets. Based on my recent observation it should be closer to 67.5mm. Also, have you tried feeding brass with it?

New inserts work perfectly with 9mm and .45 brass now Thx Tyler!

[TylerR]

New inserts work perfectly with 9mm and .45 brass now Thx Tyler!

OK good, glad I managed to get it right. haha

[lablover]

And you are able to push the insert all the way when processing bullets. Based on my recent observation it should be closer to 67.5mm. Also, have you tried feeding brass with it?

No I have not tried brass yet, just sizing bullets. Insert seems to push all the way just fine.



Edit, is there a different insert for brass. Now that I think of it my bullets barely fit diameter wise In this. No way brass will

[TylerR]

No I have not tried brass yet, just sizing bullets. Insert seems to push all the way just fine.



Edit, is there a different insert for brass. Now that I think of it my bullets barely fit diameter wise In this. No way brass will

Funny you should ask. I am re calculating the dimensions for that insert, and it was really just for bullets. I think that is why you have had success. I am opening the diameter to 9.2mm and the length to 70mm and I think it should then handle both.

[TylerR]

Re-uploaded with new APP .32 acp Bullet/Brass insert. If you get a chance lablover please give it a try and let me know how it works for both.

[Andar]

I have to admit I am a little stumped by these results. The #7 thread has an OD of 11mm. According to your chart the 1/4" spring has an OD of 9.15mm. Makes no sense to me that with 2mm of extra clearance it won't fit. I also measured the OD of the threads on your version of the 1/4" adapter and it is also 11mm.

Sorry, tested again using the other side of the spring and the 1/4 fits the 7. I guess I mangled it a bit during prototyping.

[TylerR]

Sorry, tested again using the other side of the spring and the 1/4 fits the 7. I guess I mangled it a bit during prototyping.

Oh perfect! That makes me feel better

[GWS]

Oh perfect! That makes me feel better

Okay, now go enjoy Christmas!

[TylerR]

Okay, now go enjoy Christmas!

Haha, yes sir

Day has been great so far.

[lablover]

Re-uploaded with new APP .32 acp Bullet/Brass insert. If you get a chance lablover please give it a try and let me know how it works for both.

Have to work tomorrow but I’ll give it a print Sunday and report back

[tanders]

How is everyone hookup the collator to a dillon 750?