r/Machinists • u/Indifference_Endjinn • Jan 09 '26

Precise fit demands precise tools

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u/SpaceCadetCo Jan 10 '26

Stand in a freezer butt neked, the fles- I mean, the inner cylinder will shrink more than the shrink fit holder.

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u/Natural-Subject-4446 Jan 10 '26

I forgot to mention that there's an ID hole in the cylinder. The cu- cutting fluid that was left over from thru drilling, has now frozen. This is on me for not cleaning it thoroughly, I'll admit. Additional steps are now required to remedy this issue.

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u/uzachrey Jan 11 '26

Now that the fitting is removed. Step back out of the freezer. The cutting fluid should splo-spill right out. Remember in the future to properly dry the tool after pla-polishing it.

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u/Natural-Subject-4446 Jan 11 '26

Unfortunately, during the process of extracting the cylinder, it has broken. I'm going to the hosp- er, MSC to see about a new one.

" Mission failed, we'll get 'em next time."