Can I make my own ConFlat flanges?
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Re: Can I make my own ConFlat flanges?
thank you so much for this reply this was exactly the answer i was looking for fromthe last two people. is it okay if i pm you for some more information about this subject, just so i can get a little help to start up.
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Re: Can I make my own ConFlat flanges?
No need to PM me.....I know zero about CNC beyond how cool it is and expensive to own. I know lot about lathe work and milling and I know I would never make one more vacuum fitting during my lifetime for less than $100.00/hr!!! I would be glad to make you a single 8" CF flange for $2300.00. Nuff said....
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Re: Can I make my own ConFlat flanges?
Ameen I would advise printing off something like the following:
https://www.kimballphysics.com/multicf- ... dimensions
It contains most all the dimensions needed for making your own flanges. Your next step is to find someone locally who can help you turn those dimensions into a real flange, perhaps someone in that college's machine shop, or someone from another machine shop locally.
https://www.kimballphysics.com/multicf- ... dimensions
It contains most all the dimensions needed for making your own flanges. Your next step is to find someone locally who can help you turn those dimensions into a real flange, perhaps someone in that college's machine shop, or someone from another machine shop locally.
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Re: Can I make my own ConFlat flanges?
Hello,
I recall further back in this thread that John Futter mentioned that I can get some ConFlat flanges from China at cheaper than the material costs. IS this true? If so, can anybody reference where to get them? As well, would they be of any lesser quality than the average you can purchase from Kurt J Lesker? Would they perform the same in a vacuum (keep the vacuum at a low pressure)?
Thank You
I recall further back in this thread that John Futter mentioned that I can get some ConFlat flanges from China at cheaper than the material costs. IS this true? If so, can anybody reference where to get them? As well, would they be of any lesser quality than the average you can purchase from Kurt J Lesker? Would they perform the same in a vacuum (keep the vacuum at a low pressure)?
Thank You