Aluminium casting at home - Custom intake manifold

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @richardschofield2201
    @richardschofield2201 2 роки тому +19

    I normally stop watching videos where the UA-camr doesn't explain what they are doing pretty quick, but no explanation is needed here.
    The editing speaks for itself.

  • @t.r.8386
    @t.r.8386 2 роки тому +4

    Bravo, congrats from Croatia. I was Tomos rider 30-35 years ago and side intake was my favorite. My last Tomos project was CTX and it was powerfull like hell

  • @Rich77UK
    @Rich77UK 2 місяці тому +8

    Well done. Super impressive result with a simple set up.
    One small piece of advice though. Have a vent at the far end from your inlet. Gas and some material can fill these meaning no air pockets in your casting and a smoother pour/flow.
    Either way I'm very envious of the skill and ability shown!

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  2 місяці тому +2

      Thanks! Yes, I used a vent in another casting project and it works wonders.

  • @dinkoblazek9637
    @dinkoblazek9637 3 роки тому +12

    You have some awesome enginering skills. Keep up the good work! You are one of my favorite youtubers

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +5

      thank you man appreciate it!

  • @thornwarbler
    @thornwarbler 3 місяці тому +4

    What a superb job you made there. Brilliant!!

  • @nikki.crowley
    @nikki.crowley 3 роки тому +7

    I just wanna say that you are my favourite youtube channel and I hope you will continue doing what you do. Great job!

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +2

      love to hear that! I will :)

  • @ovalwingnut
    @ovalwingnut Рік тому +7

    100 points for using a "real" gasket! Not sliming it up with RTV. Yes, you do have the gift :O)

  • @KarlFullerNZ
    @KarlFullerNZ 5 місяців тому +2

    One of the best vids on home casting!

  • @JaaMaar001
    @JaaMaar001 5 місяців тому +1

    What way to creating a grill, thanks for that 'wow' moment I got from your crucible.

  • @danielboughton3624
    @danielboughton3624 3 місяці тому +2

    That was a most excellent result. One thing for the new players - do not mix your grinder disks for aluminum and steel. This risks a thermite reaction.

  • @johanvandermerwe4620
    @johanvandermerwe4620 2 місяці тому

    At last something that works Well done chappie

  • @johnrobie9694
    @johnrobie9694 6 місяців тому +15

    That's very cool. I'm so glad I can 3D print aluminum now, because I know I would never go through all this effort.

    • @qoph1988
      @qoph1988 6 місяців тому +3

      At that size, you'd sure save a lot of money if you went through the casting effort. 3d printing is like only having a hammer sometimes and seeing nails all around you, but dang it's a great hammer

    • @johnrobie9694
      @johnrobie9694 6 місяців тому +3

      @@qoph1988 That part probably costs $150 3D printed in AlSi10Mg via CraftCloud. I just printed intake manifolds for a v12. Crazy how accessible the technology has become.

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  4 місяці тому +19

      Aluminium printing is indeed becoming more accessible which is awesome! It might make sense to print it when you only make a single part. Buying all the supplies for the casting adds up quickly and it takes a lot of time. But for me the educational experience was worth the effort. And now I can say I casted aluminium parts in my backyard ;)

    • @HectorFabela-k6u
      @HectorFabela-k6u 3 місяці тому +13

      How different we are as people. I bought a 3D printer and found it to be so much hassle that I sold it and prefer actually making things myself.
      I would rather tinker in my garage than sit at a computer designing stuff.
      Funny how we find our happiness.

    • @flyerphil7708
      @flyerphil7708 3 місяці тому +2

      @@johnrobie9694so you didn’t make it yourself then. You paid someone to do it for you. Not what this is about.

  • @AJVAN_
    @AJVAN_ 2 місяці тому +1

    I've broken numerous intake manifold necks like that.... the only way I fixed it was when I made one from steel. Cast aluminium simply isn't for this type of parts. But if it' reliable in this form I'm happy for you bud!

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  2 місяці тому +1

      It still works ;)

    • @NathanLeMarbe
      @NathanLeMarbe 2 місяці тому

      It's all in the engineering. Thickness of material type matters, ask any guy haha

  • @eCitizen1
    @eCitizen1 5 місяців тому +2

    I'm still trying to process exactly how you did that so well. How you made the plug for the center. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  5 місяців тому +2

      I 3D modeled the intake in CAD software and then used that model to create a hollow mold. The center 'plug' is made with compressed oil casting sand. When releasing the mold carefully, the sand is the exact shape of the center of the intake manifold. The outside mold is also made from oil casting sand. All sand molds together form the exact shape of the 3D modeled manifold out of air. The air is then replaced with the molten aluminium and it becomes an almost perfect part when it's cooled down. Thank you for watching!

  • @RoyHuijgens
    @RoyHuijgens 3 роки тому +1

    Nice thing you have there!!

  • @rdyam
    @rdyam 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful work 👍

  • @Hamid-az
    @Hamid-az 2 місяці тому

    Good job bro.❤
    I want to do it😊
    Very useful .

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k 9 місяців тому +1

    Super awesome!!! I have to make a 2 into 1 intake for my XS-650 bobber.

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!

    • @Biokemist-o3k
      @Biokemist-o3k 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Tomology Oh Yeah!!!!

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  9 місяців тому +1

      @@Biokemist-o3k Are you going to try casting your manifold?

  • @rapidfire-0680
    @rapidfire-0680 2 місяці тому +1

    The Angle Of The Carburetor Is Off 🤔, It's Going To Affect Your Float bowl Angle 🤔,
    Just Say'n 😲 !

  • @kcraig51
    @kcraig51 3 місяці тому +1

    Homemade is always better than store bought.

  • @raducumilea-is2yi
    @raducumilea-is2yi 2 місяці тому

    I think it helps doing a raiser...the cavity gets faster filled and the air ecapes true the raiser. 🙂

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  2 місяці тому +1

      It sure does. For this small part an air hole at the end would be good enough, but I forgot to add one ;) Still ended up nice though!

  • @RosettoGueletti
    @RosettoGueletti 2 місяці тому

    Schön gemacht.Respekt!

  • @RobCoonsGarage
    @RobCoonsGarage 17 днів тому

    Very impressive!

  • @Allnightlonification
    @Allnightlonification 2 місяці тому

    nice work!!💪

  • @gwheyduke
    @gwheyduke Рік тому +1

    Very nice work, good video. Especially considering the improvised casting furnace! 👍Was the original manifold made of plastic or rubber?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  Рік тому

      Thanks! This is a custom designed manifold for this bike. I 3d printed a plastic prototype.

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir 2 місяці тому

    Interesting. Nice work

  • @SenpaiSkyy
    @SenpaiSkyy 6 місяців тому

    Really cool. Thank you for sharing

  • @MJ40FR
    @MJ40FR 2 роки тому

    Salut c'est quoi la poudre blanche que tu met et la matière marron car je viens de tomber sur tes vidéo et vu que j'ai pas mal dalu je cherche à faire des pièces avec

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  2 роки тому

      the white powder is magnesium silicate or known as talc powder. I use oil casting sand

  • @sanjeetgill448
    @sanjeetgill448 Рік тому

    Is that a red coloured mud? You use for casting

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  Рік тому

      it's called oil casting sand. it's a specific type of sand/oil mix for metal casting

  • @bobg3034
    @bobg3034 2 роки тому +1

    Great job!

  • @Yuri_Bodlovic
    @Yuri_Bodlovic 3 роки тому +2

    jel nije bilo lakse od par cijevi inox i jedne plocice argonom slozit prirubnicu?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +2

      yes, but I wanted to learn this casting process

    • @Yuri_Bodlovic
      @Yuri_Bodlovic 3 роки тому

      @@Tomology thats okey.you noot from ex yugoslavia?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +1

      @@Yuri_Bodlovic I live in the netherlands

    • @Yuri_Bodlovic
      @Yuri_Bodlovic 3 роки тому +1

      @@Tomology oh nice.by you are tomos bikes rare but with gears?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +3

      @@Yuri_Bodlovic in the Netherlands tomos a35 and a3 mopeds are very common and tomos's such as apn atx with gears are rare

  • @pdrhodes68
    @pdrhodes68 4 місяці тому

    Impressive. Totally should get your face in the video and discuss the experience. There’s not many people that can do that.

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 місяці тому

      Thanks. I will stick to faceless videos though!

  • @lotuselanplus2s
    @lotuselanplus2s Місяць тому

    That aluminium looks to be very low melting point. I've casted a few parts years ago but trying to get my hands on the correct casting sand is a problem. Probably have to import some.

  • @nabman5619
    @nabman5619 2 місяці тому +2

    That is spectacular from everything you used was economical, and you didn't spend 100s of dollars on equipment. Just plain old barb-e-q coal and stove.

  • @therealspixycat
    @therealspixycat Рік тому

    Put a steel wire through the inside sand molt of the pipe?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  Рік тому +1

      No, it's just compressed oil sand

    • @therealspixycat
      @therealspixycat Рік тому

      @@Tomology it will keep it in place. Now it can move sag and ruin your cast

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  Рік тому +1

      @@therealspixycat good tip, thanks!

    • @therealspixycat
      @therealspixycat Рік тому

      @@Tomology thanks. I saw guys in Pakistan using this technique.

    • @therealspixycat
      @therealspixycat Рік тому

      ​@Tomology also use a support raster underneath the first sand form. I am sure you need only half of the sand. Can you reuse the sand after casting? I still want to try this also one day

  • @d.j.9961
    @d.j.9961 3 роки тому

    He Bro, I am definitely new to your channel!!! I stumbled across the video where you smelted aluminum to forge a intake for your Tomos! I purchased a Tomos at a road side sale in a nearby town, got it home & really did nothing with it until 1 day I started looking at it & realized that there is no ID tag or, vin tag or anything! I am unaware if they have to be titled & plated or what? I looked up the engine & it has the bigger engine! The oil line was disconnected so, must run pre-mix which, I have never done! My Yamaha had a oil container & oil injection so, I never had to pre-mix it. I took the carb apart to see IF it needed cleaned but, it looked okay so, I cleaned it then suddenly, I had to move! The carb & parts are stored beside it, offsite at a storage place. How much oil do I need to mix per gall of gas? CAN THEY BE DRIVEN ON THE STREET IN OHIO? If I need to register it, I really don't know how to proceed? It's missing a peddle! & the side skirts, it's all white & black, mostly white with white mag wheels.

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +1

      oil premix is usually 1:50 ratio. I don't know anything about rules in the US but in the Netherlands it has to be registered and insured

    • @t.r.8386
      @t.r.8386 2 роки тому

      Premixing is better, 2% of oil, but use fully synthetic two stroke oil

  • @PapiDoesIt
    @PapiDoesIt 3 місяці тому

    That's a good low cost method for making a manifold.

  • @roehle9962
    @roehle9962 2 роки тому

    Nice one :) why did you cast the part instead of making it from steel tubing?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  2 роки тому +7

      cause it's a nice skill to learn and it's a satisfying process. it's also funny watching peoples reactions when I tell them I make aluminium parts in the backyard xD

    • @roehle9962
      @roehle9962 2 роки тому

      @@Tomology Yeah definitely :) did the same, although not that intricate. and nice work on the 3d print, really gotta learn cad. which program are you working with?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  2 роки тому +2

      @@roehle9962 fusion 360

  • @savannahlion3081
    @savannahlion3081 2 місяці тому

    Duckt Tape ... ofcourse ! 🤘🦁🤘

  • @qoph1988
    @qoph1988 6 місяців тому

    How's the casting holding up? Still holding that big carb out on a long lever like that? Love the route you went with the barbecue chimney and the hair dryer, that's sick lol

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  4 місяці тому

      It's still in good condition. I have to say I haven't ridden it much but the carb was on there all the time while sitting in the garage.

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 2 місяці тому

    Wow!... Good Job

  • @eagleeyeswings2863
    @eagleeyeswings2863 3 роки тому

    what is the white poweder do you use ?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +1

      magnesium silicate aka talc powder. prevents the sand from sticking to the mold pieces

    • @eagleeyeswings2863
      @eagleeyeswings2863 3 роки тому

      @@Tomology tank you buddy appreciate

  • @RalphDOnise-vh2cv
    @RalphDOnise-vh2cv Місяць тому

    How you keep core central

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  Місяць тому +1

      Watch at 5:58. I designed a rectangle shape in the core mold and in the outer mold. The rectangle shape keeps it in place.

  • @joonescobar6195
    @joonescobar6195 3 місяці тому

    Can you do an exhaust manifold for motorcycles

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 місяці тому +1

      Sure would be possible. I've made an exhaust muffler with casted pieces!

  • @KARR
    @KARR 2 роки тому

    very cool!

  • @chikokishi7030
    @chikokishi7030 2 місяці тому

    Thats epic.

  • @xeemis
    @xeemis Рік тому +1

    Was really cool at first but then i started feeling like i was at the dentist.

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  Рік тому +3

      I can make you some aluminium teeth 👀

  • @FedeterreraReaxioma
    @FedeterreraReaxioma 2 місяці тому

    Muy bueno!

  • @bobg3034
    @bobg3034 2 роки тому

    Poke holes down thought your sand to let gases to escape out.

  • @jorgepaulodaconceicao2651
    @jorgepaulodaconceicao2651 2 роки тому +1

    Belo trabalho , parabéns.

  • @matialjubic1988
    @matialjubic1988 3 роки тому

    Whats price?

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому +1

      I'm not planning on selling these

    • @notagunfreak8146
      @notagunfreak8146 3 роки тому

      @@Tomology Thats a shame, i live in the netherlands too and use a metra kit cylinder but the manifold is a little bit too long. would love to give you 60 euro's for it.
      Want mijn gasreactie is nu een stuk slechter dan wat het kan zijn door de knikken en turbelentie. Raad je een ander spruistuk aan die in de buurt komt van dit anders?

    • @svenvanbeek5487
      @svenvanbeek5487 3 роки тому

      @@Tomology Past een blok er zo onder? of moet je het frame dan wel omlassen etc.

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 роки тому

      @@svenvanbeek5487 zon 4l blok is alles behalve plug and play hahah. mount punten zijn breder, tandwiel zit stuk hoger en breder waardoor ook de achterbrug een stuk breder moet. al met al een hoop werk.

  • @rubenprovencio-b1u
    @rubenprovencio-b1u 3 місяці тому

    Que arena usas

  • @MarceloPereira-vl3gh
    @MarceloPereira-vl3gh 2 місяці тому

    Bom video

  • @biermobiel
    @biermobiel 3 роки тому

    Lekker bezig

  • @aliasmari
    @aliasmari 2 місяці тому

    👍👍👍

  • @Jotb871
    @Jotb871 3 роки тому

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @tezzasbigbuz3933
    @tezzasbigbuz3933 2 місяці тому

    Forgot a vent

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  2 місяці тому +1

      yup. still came out great tho!

  • @diranozavr7391
    @diranozavr7391 2 роки тому

    Полотно на ножовке не правильно установлено

  • @HảiNguyễnTấn-t3p
    @HảiNguyễnTấn-t3p 11 місяців тому

    What's that

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  11 місяців тому

      An intake manifold for a custom moped

  • @ИванБледнов-ю9е
    @ИванБледнов-ю9е 2 місяці тому

    Е.бо.на.ти.к дешевле купить

  • @tonyhill8300
    @tonyhill8300 3 місяці тому

    How about narrating your videos for those of us who aren't psychic

    • @Tomology
      @Tomology  3 місяці тому +2

      I have thought about it, but I'm going to stick to these type of videos!

    • @jaspercharlesedwards1806
      @jaspercharlesedwards1806 2 місяці тому

      Silence is golden

    • @chikokishi7030
      @chikokishi7030 2 місяці тому

      If you can't learn by watching, you probably shouldn't attempt anything like this on your own... Because you can't learn from your own mistakes.

  • @venerandarain3
    @venerandarain3 3 місяці тому

    wasted 2 energy at a time, Electricity and coal.

    • @paulwithers9194
      @paulwithers9194 3 місяці тому +2

      Bet your family BBQs are a blast

    • @chikokishi7030
      @chikokishi7030 2 місяці тому

      Youre wasting oxygen and electricity right now.

  • @Keith-hc9js
    @Keith-hc9js 2 місяці тому

    I usually ordered from Vietnam three and four part epoxy made mold poured materials into cast iron frying pan canola oil no stick pam mixed poured into mold Wala done

  • @markrichardson239
    @markrichardson239 Місяць тому

    Great job!