Fabrication of a Centrifugal Pump

ENGR 120

Examples of Centrifugal Pumps

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Examples of Impellers

Parts to Fabricate
Impeller
Fabricated Using a Rapid Prototyping Machine from ABS Plastic

Pump Body
Fabricated from PVC rod.

Raw Materials
PVC = polyvinyl chloride

PVC i made of long chain is d fl h i molecules with a carbon backbone and hydrogen and chlorine side groups

Bronze is primarily an alloy of copper and tin

Ultra-Machinable High-Strength Bearing-Grade Bronze (Alloy 544) Also known as leaded phosphor bronze, this is the best bearing-grade bronze with one of the highest strengths. It contains lead, making it highly machinable with the machinability approaching that of brass Alloy 360. Because of its good formability, and corrosion and fatigue resistance, it's widely used for shafts, gears, washers, and valve parts. Not magnetic. Cannot be heat treated.

Parts and Materials Required for Pump

2 x 2" x 0 9" type 1 PVC gray rod 2"x2 x0.9 type1PVCgrayrod 2"x2"bluetinttype1PVCsheet 1.6mmwide,2.2mmIDoring(viton) 11/16"IDx11/4ODoringwith3/32"width PVCcleartubing3/16"IDx5/16"OD nylonbarbedfitting3/16"tubeID,1/8NPTmale #6sheetmetalscrews1"long #6 sheet metal screws 1" long Ultramachinablebearinggrade5/16"dia.bronzerod 8"cableties(~0.095"wide) 930V,0.35A,4930rpm,44.5gcmDCmotor (shaft:0.090"OD&0.45"long)

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Tools
You must become familiar with the operation and safety p p y procedures of the tools before beginning the project.
MillingMachinewithDigitalReadoutandMillingVise ParallelstoProvideClearanceBetweenWorkpieceandVise Parallels to Provide Clearance Between Workpiece and Vise ForstnerBits(inches):11/4,1,and1/2 DrillBits: Q=0.332inches N=0.302inches 5/32inches=0.1563inches / #42=0.093inches #44=0.086inches EndMill:13/64inch=0.2031inches 1/8NPT27PipeTapwithTapHandle UltraFinePointPermanentMarker MeasuringScale(Ruler) KnifeforRemovingBurrs HandDrill ShopVac

Drill Bits

Milling Machine: Prepare Machine for Use

Clean and inspect the machine. Inform your instructor if you find any potential damage. To clean, apply a small amount of oil to the x-y table and vise surfaces, and wipe them down with a clean cloth. The oil will keep the unpainted steel surfaces from rusting and will reduce wear on the moving surfaces of the vise.

milling vise xy table

Milling Machine: Operating the Digital Readout (DRO)

Practice moving each of these handles back and forth with the machine turned g off until you understand and feel comfortable with machine movements.

z-direction

digital readout (DRO) used to monitor the x, y and z positions d t t i th 3 crank h dl d iti due to turning the k handles

crank handle for z-translation of entire cutting head assembly

Make sure lock bolt for x-direction stage is unlocked an turned upward so that it wont interfere with table movement (or it could break off)

spindle handle for z-translation of spindle only (drill chuck only) (DOES NOT AFFECT DRO READOUT)
z-direction

crank handle for x-translation

crank handle for y-translation

Milling Machine: Operation of the Digital Readout (DRO)

The z-direction readout on the DRO is used to tell you how deep you are drilling. The x- and y-direction readouts can help you accurately position the holes in the faceplate and the pump exit hole. Note that the crank handles for the x, y and z directions cause the DRO values to change, but the spindle handle does not influence DRO readout. To clear the x-reading on the DRO, press <clear> followed by <x>; do likewise for the y and z directions.

clear button (the one being pushed)

Milling Machine: Safety Features and Operation

With the safety shield closed and your safety glasses on, practice turning the machine on and off (turn off with both the off button and the emergency stop). P ti changing th speed of th spindle. (t ff ith b th th ff b tt d th t ) Practice h i the d f the i dl

red off button green on b tt button

Safety Shield: Do not start machine if this shield is not in place. Be sure that there is adequate clearance between the bottom of this shield and the top of the milling vise before adjusting the crank handle for z-translation of the cutting head assembly.

emergency stop (hit this button to quickly stop machine)

Spindle Speed Control: Use the speeds recommended for each drilling operation

Milling Machine: Loading a Workpiece into the Vise and Tool into the Chuck
Place the parallels into the vise followed by the workpiece. Then, use the i handle to tighten the lid th vise h dl t ti ht th slide on the milling machine. Make sure the th illi hi M k th workpiece is securely clamped in the vise before beginning work.

nut for locking down x stage of x-y table (be careful not to move the y-stage if this nut is downward (make sure ( its pointing upward), or you could break off the nut.

load drill bit or other tool into chuck and tighten with key

Dont forget to y Remove key from chuck!

vise handle

Safety Rules
1. 2. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Do not operate any machine unless authorized to do so by the instructor. Do t tt D not attempt t oil, clean, adjust or repair any machine while it is in operation. t to il l dj t i hi hil i i ti Wear appropriate clothing for the work to be done loose clothing can be caught up in rotating equipment, pulling you into the equipment. No horse play is allowed in the lab. To prevent tripping or cutting a foot, keep floor clear of scraps, chips and supplies. Turn off the equipment you are using before leaving it it. Safety glasses or a face shield must be worn when using tools or equipment. Put tools away when not in use. Do not use rags on rotating work. Do not attempt to hold work with rags while using any rotating equipment. Long hair must be tucked under a cap when you are operating rotating equipment. Report any unsafe working conditions and/or practices to the instructor. Take all common sense precautions. If you have an accident, report it immediately to the instructor.

Do not begin to fabricate your pump until you have carefully read the operating and safety instructions above and agree to operate the equipment in a responsible manner. You must sign the safety contract before beginning fabrication.

The operations below are performed by University technicians (do not do this yourself).
1. Rip the PVC sheet into 2 inch wide strips using a table saw. Then, chop these strips into 2 inch long segments for the pump face plate using a chop saw. 2. Saw the 2 inch x 2 inch PVC rod into a 0.9 inch long segment for the pump body using a chop saw.

raw materials

table saw materials after cutting

chop saw

Bushing and Seal: University technicians have fabricated a bushing and seal to prevent your pump from leaking around the th DC motor shaft. Th seal i made f t h ft The l is d from a b i grade bearing d bronze rod and a small o-ring. The bronze rod is prepared using a lathe, which you will learn to use in ENGR 121.

lathe

STEP 1: bevel bronze rod

STEP 2: center drilling with #42 bit

STEP 3: make o-ring seat with 13/64 end mill ith d ill

STEP 4: parting bronze rod

STEP 5: glue in o-ring

finished bushing / seal

Draw an X on the top of the block to find the center p

Clamp the block into the milling vise make sure the parallels are supporting th workpiece. ll l ti the k i

parallels

Put the N bit into the chuck. Turn the crank handles to move the x-y table until the bit is directly over the x. Then tighten down the x- and y-table lock bolts so the table won t wont move in the subsequent steps The lock bolts can get hung up on the x-y table steps. xy when you are moving it, so check to make sure there isnt any interference.

lock bo t for x-direction oc bolt o d ect o

Drill N bit hole all the way through block (but not into the vise!!!). You can use either the crank handle or the spindle handle. p

crank handle for z translation z-translation of entire cutting head assembly

spindle handle for z translation z-translation of spindle only (drill chuck only) (DOES NOT AFFECT DRO READOUT)

Note: Set the drilling speed to 40.

Install the 1 inch Forstner bit into the chuck. You may need to raise the cutting head to provide room to get the bit into the chuck. After the bit is in and the safety shield is in place, turn the spindle on. Then, lower the cutting head with the z-crank handle until the bit begins to cut the 1 i h h l Z h inch hole. Zero the z-direction on the DRO and drill d h di i h DRO, d d ill down until il the depth is about 0.080 inches.
Note: Set your drilling speed to 30

Install the 1 inch Forstner bit, bring the cutting head down until the bit begins to cut into the block at the bottom of the previous hole. Drill an additional 0.42 inches deeper (for a total depth of inch from the top surface of the block).
Note: Set your drilling speed to 30 y g p

Expect chips to wrap around the bit during drilling Warning The drill bit may be very hot hot. Use a rag or cloth to remove.

Unlock the x- and y-stage lock bolts and remove the block from the vise. Flip the pump body over, doing your best to be b sure the axis of the h l d ill d earlier coincides with the h i f h hole drilled li i id ih h axis of the spindle. To check this, place the N bit back into the chuck, and move the x- and y-stages until the bit is , y g aligned with the hole. Now, remove the N bit and replace it with the inch Forstner bit.

Drill a hole 0.11 inches deep using the inch Forstner bit the DC pump motor will be mounted to this side of the pump body.
Note: Set your drilling speed to 40

Mark hole for pump outlet as shown below. The exit should roughly be tangent to the 1 inch Forstner hole.

drill hole here

bit is tangent to 1 inch hole

Drill the pump exit hole with the Q bit to a depth of 1 inch. p p p
Note: Set your drilling speed to 40

Mark the locations of the four holes to attach the DC motor to the pump body body.

Drill the four holes to attach the DC motor to the pump body using the 5/32 inch bit.
Note: Set your drilling speed to 50

The hole being drilled in this picture should be 1/4 inch deep.

The hole being drilled in this picture should be 7/16 inch deep.

Tap pump exit for a barbed fitting to attach tubing. Place the th pump b d i th b body in the bench vise f t h i for tapping. i

You will need to apply a little bit of axial force to the tap as y g it pp y p you get started in the hole. While you are doing this, keep checking to be sure your tap is perpendicular to the pump body.

Press the bronze bushing with the o-ring seal into the pump body until the bushing is flush with the bottom of the 0.11 inch diameter hole. Completely close the jaws of the chuck, and use the z-crank handle to apply the pressing force.
We normally dont use the milling machine as a p y g press, but its OK here since p , pressing forces are small. g

Make an X on the face place to prepare for drilling. Go ahead and also mark th l h d d l k the location of th f ti f the four screw h l holes.

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Using the milling machine, drill the pump inlet hole with a Q bit all the way through face p y g plate as shown. Be sure to support the face plate with the parallels.
Note: Set your drilling speed to 40

Using the milling machine, drill the four screw holes into the face plate using a #42 drill bit.
Note: Set your drilling speed to 50

Tap 1/8 inch 27 NPT threads into the face p p place.

Make alignment marks on the p p body and face p g pump y plate.

Clamp the pump body to the pump f face plate as shown. l t h

Cutting marks into work pieces keeps them from rubbing off.

Place the clamped parts in the bench vise as shown, and make alignment marks so you can properly align th f k li t k l li the face plate to the pump body during later assembly steps.

alignment marks

Leave the clamped parts in the bench vise. Using the four holes in the face plate as a guide, drill #42 holes deep into pump body (dont go quite all the way through) using a hand drill (this is not done in the milling machine).

Be sure to keep the drill perpendicular to the workpiece to avoid breaking the drill bit.

NOTE: The drill is variable speed; practice using the drill without a bit first trying to keep the rotational speed of the drill low for safety. Work toward slow and controlled motion (dont put your body weight into the drill since suddenly breaking through the workpiece is dangerous). Never use the hand drill unless the workpiece is clamped in the vise.

Mount the face plate in the vise. Chase the #42 holes in the face plate with a 5/32 inch bit using a hand drill to provide clearance between the screw and the face plate. plate

dhole > dscrew dscrew d dhole

Important: Oversizing these holes allows the screws to easily slide through. The o-ring
between the faceplate and body cant be properly compressed unless these holes have a diameter larger than the screws.

Apply Teflon tape to the two barbed fittings and then screw them into the pump fittings, body and into the face plate. Teflon tape helps prevent leaking.

Use the two zip ties to attach the DC motor to the pump body.

Note: The bronze bushing keeps the axis of the DC motor shaft concentric with the oring seal. The seal is attached to the bushing with super glue. If the DC motor shaft doesnt easily slip into the bushing/seal, then use the #42 drill bit to clean out the bushing hole since excess superglue may have accumulated in the hole during gluing. There is no need to use a drill; you should be able to turn the bit in the hole by hand. Be careful not to remove too much of the o-ring material since this could lead to leakage.

Lubricate around the o-ring, being careful not to get lubricant on the motor shaft (since the impeller might slip relative to the p p shaft if ( p g p pump the contact interface is lubricated).

When using the pump later, be careful not to run the pump dry, since the o-ring seal could get too hot and be damaged, resulting in a leaky pump.

Press the impeller onto the shaft of the DC motor, being careful not to break the impeller blades (p p (press straight g down with uniform force). The hole in your impeller was sized
using a #44 drill bit for a 0.005 inch interference fit between the impeller and the DC motor shaft.

Complete the assembly of the pump.

Screw down the four screws until you compress the o-ring enough to prevent leaks. Make sure you have a uniform gap between the pump body and the face plate. plate

Clean up your mess. Make it look better when you leave than it looked when you arrived. Take pride in your lab!!!

Step 1: Brush the larger chips p g p off the machine and vises, collecting them in the dustpan. Dispose of them in the trashcan.

Step 2: Vacuum up any remaining p p y g small chips (do not vacuum large chips since it will plug up the vacuum cleaner.

Step 3: Wipe the machine p p and the countertop in your area with a rag (an oily rag will keep the milling machine from rusting).

Step 4: Put all drill bits and the chuck key back into their holder and organize your work area. Inform your instructor is anything is broken, damaged or lost before leaving the classroom.

Show the instructor your p p and that y y pump your workstation is p back in order. put