lyman base plug modification

[george7542]

Was wondering if anyone knew who could modify a lyman 575213 mold so the base plug would be similar to that of a lee mold or rapine. Thank you for help in the matter. Jesse

[Smosin]

Was wondering if anyone knew who could modify a lyman 575213 mold so the base plug would be similar to that of a lee mold or rapine. Thank you for help in the matter. Jesse

Try Erik at this address:

http://www.hollowpointmold.com/#repairs

[george7542]

Thank you I was able to find a machine shop to do the work for me

[Maillemaker]

Something else to consider, or at least, I am considering it.

There is a company out there called Protolabs where you can upload a 3D CAD model in STEP or IGES format and they will machine it from that model.

I'm betting they could make base plugs pretty easily.

You can get trial versions of CAD software like Solid Edge to model what you want and upload it.

Steve

[george7542]

Steve would you have any idea what cost on that would? As for it something to think about in the future

[Maillemaker]

Hey George, it's on a per-part basis.

I've used them before for work-related stuff. Their web site and process is pretty slick. You upload a 3D model in STEP or IGES format, and within hours you get a quote along with an auto-generated report of any problem machine areas. They also do (and started out as) low-cost injection molding made by CNC off your CAD model. So machining actual parts was a natural outgrowth.

I will model up a simple fake core pin and upload it and see what the price comes out to.

Steve

[Maillemaker]

OK I modeled up a fake plug and uploaded it to protolabs. To machine it out of 6061 is about $100. Their tool did not pick up the correct thread size for the hole but that's not important for the test.

http://www.firstcut.com/FirstQuote.aspx?p=1101387gat6

Steve

[george7542]

Thank you Steve I paid around 60 dollars to have my the core plug machined and new plate and screws made. I do thank you for your time and effort in looking into the matter as it gives people more ideas on ways to do things

Jesse

[Maillemaker]

No prob.

Protolab's claim to fame not cost (though they are extremely cheap for what they are doing), but rather the fact that you can get parts made often in one day, even (especially) very short runs - even a run of one.

Steve