Arbor press recommendation

[bry1975]

Chaps,

Any recommendations for a small arbor press for small precise pressing work?  The press will be for pressing brittle Ceramic inserts into 904L SS bezels so a transitional type fit I hope that's the correct word?


TIA


Bry

[Bogstandard]

To get total control, I think you would need some sort of fine screw thread feed otherwise, if you rely on hand feeding and 'feel', you run the risk of applying too much pressure and breaking something.

Imagine a g-clamp with a much finer screw.


John

[bry1975]

Thanks John,

The micrometer arbor sounds precise I think the Schmidt would be expensive but the US Wilson micrometer arbor press for cartridge reloading sounds more affordable, I'll have to ask around.

It's basically making sure everything is perfectly aligned, replacement ceramic inserts from Rolex are silly money beyond my pocket.

[AR1911]

Reloaders use a precision arbor press

http://www.6mmbr.com/catalog/item/1433308/1401461.htm

http://www.harrellsprec.com/online_store.html

http://www.neiljones.com/html/arbor_press.html

http://www.rwhart.com/store/proddetail.asp?prod=RWH-F-H16

http://www.kmshooting.com/catalog/arbor-press/arbor-press.html

this is cool: http://www.benchrest.com/hoodpress/

[bry1975]

Some interesting kit there!

Be nice to find one with a precise locating hole in the base.

[Miner]

Bry,
Panavice use to/Probably still do make one. Sounds like it would be a good match for your needs.

Pete

[Joules]

I'd use a lathe, tailstock makes a very fine press.  Plus all the tooling can be made on it too.  Dial gauge on tailstock will let you know if it's good, or all gone bad.