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Celem capacitor repair (drop damage)

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Kizmo
Fri Apr 27 2012, 09:50PM Print
Kizmo Registered Member #599 Joined: Thu Mar 22 2007, 07:40PM
Location: Northern Finland, Rovaniemi
Posts: 624
So i got myself a nice Celem CPRI300 (1µF 650A 300kVAR) which was little bit damaged:


1335562588 599 FT0 Large Chunk Missing


1335562687 599 FT0 Still Fine



Step 1: Removing all loose plastic bits, opening couple cracks and roughing shiny surfaces for better adhesion


1335562848 599 FT0 Grinding


Step 2: Filler i used here is "Chemical metal". Its 2-component really strong and oil/water resistant stuff. It has nothing to do with metals so its not conductive:

1335562930 599 FT0 Filler


Step 3: Several rounds of building missing chunks of plastic and sanding

1335562967 599 FT0 2nd Filler Pass


Step 4: Milling machine was easiest way of cutting the shoulder part back to original dimensions

1335563058 599 FT0 Milling

Sanding done:

1335563032 599 FT0 After Sanding


Step 5: As usual, this celem cap had horrible surface finish o both terminals. Little fly cutting should help.

1335563154 599 FT0 Resurface


Step 6: Finished repair after quick coat of black automotive paint. Looks like new.


1335563314 599 FT0 Finished Product



Will it work? I dont know. Measures good, survived high voltage test (950VDC) fine.

I think we need to find out with real induction heater application...
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Mads Barnkob
Sat Apr 28 2012, 06:02AM
Mads Barnkob Registered Member #1403 Joined: Tue Mar 18 2008, 06:05PM
Location: Denmark, Odense C
Posts: 1968
Good job!

Looks better than new and I will certainly look into persuading my father to get a fly cutter for his mill, its a rather small mill so is it even possible?
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Kizmo
Sat Apr 28 2012, 07:31AM
Kizmo Registered Member #599 Joined: Thu Mar 22 2007, 07:40PM
Location: Northern Finland, Rovaniemi
Posts: 624
Thanks :)

And yes, you can flycut even with small mill. Just make sure to use sharp tool that keeps the cutting forces small and it shouldnt be problem.
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