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    Hello all,

    I'm currently building a small parts tumbler in which I intend to tumble aluminium parts amongst 3mm porcelain beads.

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    Although the 12v 350mA 20RPM motor spins the tub reasonably well (provided that the static friction remains low) I'm thinking of adding an identical motor below it and connecting it via a nitrile o-ring belt so that it's 'helping out' the motor that's directly driving the tub, like so:

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    Now, let's say that an O-ring with an inside diameter of 100mm fits perfectly (un-stretched) around the two couplers:

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    I'm guessing that this wouldn't be ideal as there'd be very little traction or transfer of torque - so my question is: how much stretch percentage should I introduce to the o-ring for it to do its job as a conduit between the two motors? 10%? 20%?

    Cheers!

    Wal.
    Last edited by Wal; 09-05-2014 at 06:30 PM.

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    Why not just introduce a third pulley as an idler/tensioner and have a play? G.

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    Would this be a better arrangement ? two motors at the back.

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    With any of these systems, do you not think the motors need synchronising?

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    Geoffrey - agreed that experimenting is good, but rather than add a pulley I may just buy a selection of o-rings at varying inside ø's...

    Eddy - yep, I had a look at a driving roller and a second idling roller design, trouble is that the motors I have run at 20rpm - so the tub would rotate at about 2rpm in that config...

    I didn't want to get into bigger motor territory - 12v small and quiet(ish) was the aim!

    At 60p/o-ring I may just buy a handful and report back on what works, just thought there might be a 'rule of thumb' for these things.

    Wal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GEOFFREY View Post
    With any of these systems, do you not think the motors need synchronising?
    Nah... They'll take their power off the same source - there may be a smidgen of discrepancy when they start spinning, but as long as they're spinning at the same rate they should sort themselves out...

    Wal.

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    Use a flat belt with a spring loaded idling tension pulley between the two motors.
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    Experimentation will be the key.

    I'd say try running the tumbler with just the 'helper' motor connected to see how much effect different o-rings have, as that way the motor/o-ring will get put under a good bit load, and let you know if it's going to work or not.
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  9. #9
    may I be so bolt as to ask why you wouldn't simply use a washing machine motor and drum

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    Quote Originally Posted by nobby View Post
    may I be so bolt as to ask why you wouldn't simply use a washing machine motor and drum
    Because:
    Quote Originally Posted by Wal View Post
    I didn't want to get into bigger motor territory - 12v small and quiet(ish) was the aim!
    :)
    .Me

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