3D printed collars to make the sieve fit snuggly

This is a 140 mesh Tyler sieve. It drops into the plastic 3D-printed collars and fits tightly. And the collars also need to mount tight on the pipe so everything stays secure during vibration. The collars were printed, upside down, in 110 degree sections. I created the design using Fusion 360 by drawing a rough outline of the cross-section profile and then dimensioning and revolving it 100 degrees. Typically creating these is a try-adjust-print-again process to get a good fit. Remember never to wash these printed parts in hot water or they will warp.

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Drawing for sieve shaker

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This is the brainchild Kirk Miller at Plainsman Clays. I made the drawing based on one that he made. It sits on top of a 5-gallon pail (the bolts sit into slots cut down from the rim). 3D rings must be printed to slide down onto the metal hoop and they must create an inner diameter that enables the lab sieve to seat securely.

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Make your own sieve shaker to process ceramic slurries
All you need is an inexpensive vibration motor from Amazon, a five-gallon pail, some metal and welding and 3D-printed collars to hold the sieve in place.

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