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SCjim

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I am in the process in making some "Teacher Pens" for a special order. I assembled a few with no problem. Some the ends of the transmissions that I apply pressure is being crimped as I push them in the body. I have ordered some re-placement transmissions. I did notice that all even the ones I assembled are also crimped but not enough for a problem. What am I doing wrong? Or are they just cheap transmission?
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Here's the problem
 

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I used the use the PSI Assembly/Disassembly press. Same press I have used many times with know damage to transmissions.
I've never used one of those. But if the #3 ram presses directly against the transmission, I can see where that could cause damage. I use my drill press to press pens together, and have a piece of Delrin I mount in the chuck to press with.

 

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SCjim

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I'm not sure where I got the Teacher Pen Kits but I think I solved the problem.

1. I used a better transmission
2. I used a piece of Delrin against the pusher of the press.
3. I polished the inside of the tubes with 400 grit emery cloth on a drill "wipe"

I'm not sure which stage solved the problem but using a better transmission may have been the only step needed (LOL). But that was my last step.
 
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