I can see potential for incorporating the Schmidt SKM-88 Click Mechanism into the ballpoint pens that I make.
However, the slightly tapered shape of the outer sleeve is problematic.
Using a metal working lathe, I would like to remove the taper and reduce the diameter by a few thou.
I have tried this on 3 units. . Only 1 of the units remains fully functional after the machining. . The other 2 show no signs of actual damage, but are not reliable.
I am thinking, if I understood how the internal mechanism is constructed, that I might be able to do the machining with better success.
I'd greatly appreciate receiving any advice, please.
By inspecting an intact original unit, I see that there is a very tiny circlip on the small diameter shaft of the unit.
I suppose, by removal of that circlip, that the unit might come apart and reveal its internal construction.
I haven't tried that yet and am loathe to do so because the circlip is extremely tiny and I don't have any tools to remove it.
Thanks for any knowledge, help, or info that you can share.
However, the slightly tapered shape of the outer sleeve is problematic.
Using a metal working lathe, I would like to remove the taper and reduce the diameter by a few thou.
I have tried this on 3 units. . Only 1 of the units remains fully functional after the machining. . The other 2 show no signs of actual damage, but are not reliable.
I am thinking, if I understood how the internal mechanism is constructed, that I might be able to do the machining with better success.
I'd greatly appreciate receiving any advice, please.
By inspecting an intact original unit, I see that there is a very tiny circlip on the small diameter shaft of the unit.
I suppose, by removal of that circlip, that the unit might come apart and reveal its internal construction.
I haven't tried that yet and am loathe to do so because the circlip is extremely tiny and I don't have any tools to remove it.
Thanks for any knowledge, help, or info that you can share.