Making A fly Press | Part 3 - Ram block, Gibs and Leadscrew

G'day everyone,

This is part 3 in the making a fly press for the workshop series. In the previous video I made the base and welded up the frame. I also tapped the large 40mm square thread for the leadscrew.

In this video I hope to get most of the other parts made. This includes the ram block which the leadscrew drives to apply force to parts. I will also make the guide block and gib strips which will keep the ram block in place. I will also use the helical milling set up to mill the leadscrew.

I will also be heat treating the leadscrew to add some strength to the screw, reduce galling between the thread and the nut and add some wear resistance. I did have to delay the heat treating by a few weeks due to a total fire ban, but I was able to do it once the heat and wind dropped.

I hope you enjoy the video.

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Making A fly Press

Timestamps
0:00 - Machining The Ram Block
3:25 - Machining A Split Retaining Ring
5:55 - Machining The Leadscrew (Helical Milling)
12:14 - Making The Ram Block Guides and Gibs
17:13 - Oiling Groove?
18:00 - Assembly
19:11 - Case Hardening The Leadscrew