Cad drawing project (PCP airgun)
I am looking for some help!
Mainly in valve choise.
And how to trigger this stuff.
This thread is also a container of stuff I am going to model.
I got my dad to agree to machine the needed stuff if I could draw a working model.
So off to solidworks I go!
(Sorry for the chaotic nature of this post, I am sure that it will get better)
Mainly in valve choise.
And how to trigger this stuff.
This thread is also a container of stuff I am going to model.
I got my dad to agree to machine the needed stuff if I could draw a working model.
So off to solidworks I go!
(Sorry for the chaotic nature of this post, I am sure that it will get better)
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excuse me?!?!?
he did overdo the number of turns on it though....
he did overdo the number of turns on it though....
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Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!
Can't ask for a better compliment!!
Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!
Can't ask for a better compliment!!
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You are very lucky that your dad can machine things for you. If I were you, I would design something like a 40mm rifled PCP cannon with a CO2 fill system and a piston valve.
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My only comment so far would be that the rifling is really overdone.
This looks like it could be a really interesting project. If you have the capabilities to machine complex parts, I would suggest a piston valve. If not, and you plan on using high pressures (as I hope you do), you could just use a pneumatically actuated or spring loaded ball valve. And don't use CO2, it's just a waste of power, unless you already have a CO2 fill setup.
This looks like it could be a really interesting project. If you have the capabilities to machine complex parts, I would suggest a piston valve. If not, and you plan on using high pressures (as I hope you do), you could just use a pneumatically actuated or spring loaded ball valve. And don't use CO2, it's just a waste of power, unless you already have a CO2 fill setup.
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The rifling is indeed overdone, The power source will be compressed air, as we can get that for free, in 12 litre 200 bar packages*.
And yes the rifling is a bit overdone, But it's just a matter of typing let's say, 5 in stead of 20 in the box that says number of turns.
*that does not mean I will actually use those 200 bars, I will probably end up at a maximum of 50 bars using a reducer valve.
And yes the rifling is a bit overdone, But it's just a matter of typing let's say, 5 in stead of 20 in the box that says number of turns.
*that does not mean I will actually use those 200 bars, I will probably end up at a maximum of 50 bars using a reducer valve.
Even 50 bar is a respectable pressure, and air will certainly be more impressive than CO2 for that pressure. Just make sure that there isn't anything particularly flammable in the chamber or valve and you should be fine.
In my opinion, if you have the ability to, you might as well use the 200 bar. I've wanted to see a real high pressure cannon here for a while.
In my opinion, if you have the ability to, you might as well use the 200 bar. I've wanted to see a real high pressure cannon here for a while.
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Most PCPs use a hammer valve like this antique Girandoni:
Modern designs haven't changed much, though they tend to use helical springs to hammer the valve. This flash demo or a pump-up pneumatic might also be helpfil
Modern designs haven't changed much, though they tend to use helical springs to hammer the valve. This flash demo or a pump-up pneumatic might also be helpfil
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closer to 5 bar actually.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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Yeah, I wish I could machine parts.
If you really have access to the machines and skilled labor, a piston valve would be one of the first things I'd make. Sure a piston is a piston but with the lathe you can make one hell of a nice fitting and performing piston.
I couldn't find any mention of what size you are making the barrel. What is the ammo of choice? The choice of ammo might make the decision on rifling easier (wadded marbles could user higher turn rate than say a spud or tennis balls.
If you really have access to the machines and skilled labor, a piston valve would be one of the first things I'd make. Sure a piston is a piston but with the lathe you can make one hell of a nice fitting and performing piston.
I couldn't find any mention of what size you are making the barrel. What is the ammo of choice? The choice of ammo might make the decision on rifling easier (wadded marbles could user higher turn rate than say a spud or tennis balls.
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I couldn't find any mention of what size you are making the barrel. What is the ammo of choice?
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life