jnelson33
Mechanical
- Mar 7, 2018
- 51
Hey all, I'm not sure where to post this. It's an automotive part, but it's also a pipe and concerns manufacturing techniques.
Does anyone know the name of the crimping process for this outside ring? Most google hits are returning hose assembly tools, and I don't think it's radial crimping.
If I know the process I can more easily track down vendors for making our own version of an oil pickup tube.
We've sent OEM CAD models for GM LS oil pickup tubes to 5-6 stateside vendors and they all no quote because they say they can't do it.
I know OEMs have special techniques they consider intellectual property, but doesn't seem worthwhile to invest capital into a cheaper part like this to me. The GM LS oil pickup tubes are more complicated that what's pictured here, so I can post pictures of that too, just ask!
Does anyone know the name of the crimping process for this outside ring? Most google hits are returning hose assembly tools, and I don't think it's radial crimping.
If I know the process I can more easily track down vendors for making our own version of an oil pickup tube.
We've sent OEM CAD models for GM LS oil pickup tubes to 5-6 stateside vendors and they all no quote because they say they can't do it.
I know OEMs have special techniques they consider intellectual property, but doesn't seem worthwhile to invest capital into a cheaper part like this to me. The GM LS oil pickup tubes are more complicated that what's pictured here, so I can post pictures of that too, just ask!
