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 Post subject: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 23rd, 2009, 7:58 
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Hi all
I am looking for some assistance with moving plattters on segates with spacers.
I believe the tools from salvation don't work or are not reliable.
Can anyone shed some light on how I can achieve this task.?
I am trying to build a tool but not having much luck
any one want to share ideas
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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 23rd, 2009, 9:12 
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simplicity is key. 8)


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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 24th, 2009, 5:12 
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2 simple to share ?


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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 24th, 2009, 5:45 
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Nobody is going to share their trade secrets for FREE unless.....yes...unless they are an IDIOT or a SAINT. :D


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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 24th, 2009, 7:19 
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i am interesting in a look this kind of tools. 8)

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 26th, 2009, 23:00 
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I can imagine :D

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 27th, 2009, 5:15 
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i will post pictures tomorow (new tool)

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 27th, 2009, 5:24 
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I would agree that there is a very simple and quick solution for the Seagates with spacers.



Sadly I haven't found it lol

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 27th, 2009, 8:51 
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guru wrote:
I would agree that there is a very simple and quick solution for the Seagates with spacers.



Sadly I haven't found it lol



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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 27th, 2009, 10:48 
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there is but it is not safe, because metal ring spacers often slide over the platters, and platters can fall out...
plus plastic/metal spasers/tuch platters

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 8:36 
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first pictures


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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 8:54 
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Looks nice Nikola, can you tell us a bit more about the functionality of the device? It looks like there is a twisting motion that will lock the arms around the platters before lifting them out?

If it's anything near the quality of the head combs, I look forward to having one :D

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 9:02 
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yes You are right.
There are some things needed to be done for it to be safe to use. ( limiting positions etc)
The centar cylinder is there for metal ring spacers. In all comercial tools rings can slide if You do not lift tool apsolutly vertical. Our tool should prevent spacers between heads to tuch the platter while moving.
To recap it should cover all that is nessesery for easy and safe platter swap with no space for error.
We are still testing it....
thanks for nice word btw

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 9:20 
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helpdisc wrote:
first pictures


Hi Nikola,


I can see you are going to have the same problems with the finger width as we are currently trying to overcome with P.Ex.

I can't see from your photo, but P.Ex is mounted on a sturdy worktop and is not hand-held; you can't really do precision work if you are holding the device - movement (placement, platter clamp, dampener clamp, lift) needs to be controlled by machinery.

You still have some way to go - but good luck!


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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 9:31 
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Sorry i do not understand finger width?
it is made so it will be hend heald, the central cylinder is srewed to the motor and the rest of the tool slides
over it, so there is not a 1/100 od a mm error.
Dont worry we are almoust there, but still thanks

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 10:19 
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Odiferous wrote:
helpdisc wrote:
first pictures


Hi Nikola,


I can see you are going to have the same problems with the finger width as we are currently trying to overcome with P.Ex.

I can't see from your photo, but P.Ex is mounted on a sturdy worktop and is not hand-held; you can't really do precision work if you are holding the device - movement (placement, platter clamp, dampener clamp, lift) needs to be controlled by machinery.
You still have some way to go - but good luck!


Duncan
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You are talking rubbish. How come my lab and many other labs are able to swap platters using only our hands.

It's nice to see some pictures of a real tool. I am sure this tool will be the best available on the market.


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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 10:30 
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this is a picture from our work shop, nice ones will come in few days :D
thanks for support

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 11:33 
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Another good looking tool!

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 11:44 
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HDD Spaz wrote:

You are talking rubbish. How come my lab and many other labs are able to swap platters using only our hands.

It's nice to see some pictures of a real tool. I am sure this tool will be the best available on the market.




I am intrigued, how do you manage to transplant platters with spacers with only your hands? Have you discovered a way to realign after moving them?

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 Post subject: Re: Platter swap tool
PostPosted: October 28th, 2009, 11:44 
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Yes, It looks rubust. Can you provide a est. price???
or pm.

Thanks!


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