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Rod and Wire Mill

2014-08-06T15:08:35Z

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==Overview==

[[Image:Rod and Wire Mill.png|thumb|400px|Rod and Wire Mill]]

A Rod and Wire Mill draws out molten metal into useful rods and wires. This is a subset of [[metal rolling]], used to make shafts, rebar, thin rods, down to wire. Thin wire can then be produced by wire drawing through a die.

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==Details==

==Product Ecology==

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Metal Feed
*{{Power Cube}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*Rod
*Bars
*Wire

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
*Steel
*Rollers
*Hydraulics
*[[Controller Box]]
*Feeder
*Die
*Sensor

==Status==
Currently in the research phases. Prototyping is expected to begin after completion of the [[Induction Furnace]]

Subject Matter Experts are encouraged to [[Contact Us]].

=See Also=
*[http://books.google.com/books/about/Rod_and_bar_rolling.html?id=ua_m3_sKOwYC Rod and Bar Rolling: Theory and Applications]
*[http://farmaciasolyluz.com/blog Blog Post]

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Rod and Wire Mill

2014-08-06T15:08:01Z

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Gasifier Burner

2014-07-11T13:18:11Z

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[[Image:GasifierBurner.png|thumb|400px|Gasifier Burner]]

==Overview==
The '''Gasifier Burner''' converts biomass fuel into power and useful chemicals.

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==Details==
This is achieved by reacting the material at high temperatures (>700°C), without combustion, with a controlled amount of oxygen and/or steam, breaking down the biomass into carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane. The resulting gas mixture is a fuel called [[syngas]]. If Air is used in place of oxygen the gas also contains inert nitrogen and is called producer gas.

==Product Ecology==
{{Product Ecology

|Product = {{Gasifier Burner}}

|From=
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Torch Table}}

|Uses=
*{{Baler}}
*{{Pelletizer}}
*[[Biomass]]
*[[Steam]]

|Creates=
*[[Heat]]
*[[Fly Ash]]
*[[Syngas]]
*[[Biofuel]]
*[[Biochar]]

|Enables=
*{{Steam Generator}}
*{{Steam Engine}}
*{{Cement Mixer}}
*{{Power Cube}}
*{{Truck}}
*{{Car}}
*[[Kiln]]

|Components=
*Frame
*Burner
*Mixer
*Pipes

}}

==Status==
The gasifier burner is currently in the [[Gasifier Burner/Research Development|Research phase of development.]]

Join the conversation here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ose-gasifier-burner-development

==See Also==
*[[Biochemicals from Pyrolysis]]
*[[Biomass to FuelFischer-Tropsch]]
*[[Compressed Fuel Gas]]
*[[Pyrolysis Oil]]
*[[Biochar]]
*[[Babington Burner]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasification Wikipedia: Gasification]
*[http://www.fluidynenz.250x.com/index.html Fluidyne Gasification Research Library]

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Hay Cutter

2014-07-11T13:17:54Z

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[[Image:HayCutter.png|400px|thumb|Hay Cutter]]

=Overview=
A hay cutter is a device that cuts grass, hay, straw, or other light biomass. It is part of haying equipment, haybines, silage equipment, mowers, and agricultural combines.

This should really be called a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower mower]. More specifically, a reciprocating mower, sickle mower, or finger-bar mower. A "hay cutter" can be mistaken for something more like a wood chipper that chews up biomass and spits it out a chute.

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=Details=
A cutter has a number of moving parts and is subject to failure. Open source, modular hay cutters solve the need for easy self-maintenance and adaptation to many devices, from combines to balers, reducing infrastructure costs. The goal is a machine that fully meets [[OSE Spec]]

=Product Ecology=
[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Cut parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Power Cube}}

'''Creates'''
*Hay

=Components=
*[[QA Plate]]
*Mounting Frame
*Blades
*Hinge

=Study of Industry Standards=
OSE hay cutter is studying the industry standards with this hydraulic-retrofit of a hay cutter:

[[Image:fefhaycutter.jpg]]

=See Also=

*[[Hay Baler]]
*[[Hay Rake]]
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower Wikipedia:Mower]

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Pelletizer

2014-07-11T13:17:35Z

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[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|400px|Pelletizer]]

==Overview==

The '''Pelletizer''', also called pellet mill, creates fuel pellets out of biomass. It can make pellets from various raw materials, such as wood shavings, saw dust, crop straw, etc. There are pelletizer for small and large scale production.

Pelletizer was firstly invented for making feed pellets from animal cultication, late from 1970s, it began used for making fuel pellets because of the raising price of oil and gas.

==Details==

Biomass can be pellitized by first passing it through a [[Hammer Mill]] for uniformity, then feeding it to a press that has holes of uniform size. In this process, there is a marked increase in temperature, causing the lignin to plastify.

The [[pellets]] can be burned efficiently for energy.

==Product Ecology==

[[Image:3b-Solarenergyeco.png|600px|right]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Pelletizer}}
|From=
*{{Furnace}}
*{{Welder}}
*{{Multimachine}}

|Uses=
*{{Sawmill}}
*{{Baler}}
*{{Hammermill}}
*{{Powercube}}
*[[Hay]]
*[[Kiln]]
*[[Sawdust]]

|Creates=
*[[Pellets]]
*[[Animal Feed]]

|Enables=
*{{Gasifier}}

|Components=
*[[Steel]]
*Hopper
*Die
*Roller
*Feeder
*Shaft
*[[Hydraulic Motor]]
*Outlet

}}

==Status==
The Pelletizer is currently in the [[Pelletizer/Research Development|research phase of development]].
:There is a [[Pelletizer Log]].

==Other Videos==

{{Video}}

==See Also==
*[[Biomass to Fuel]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelletizing Wikipedia: Pelletizing]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrefaction Wikipedia: Torrefaction]
*[http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/2465/the-art-of-biomass-pelletizing/ The Art of Biomass Pelletizing]
*[http://www.biofuelmachines.com/Small-Pellet-Mill.html Small Wood Pellet Press]

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Backhoe

2014-07-11T13:17:22Z

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[[Image:Backhoe.png|thumb|right|400px|Backhoe]]

=Overview=

The '''Backhoe''' is a piece of excavating equipment used for digging holes and trenches.

=Versions=

==[[Backhoe 4]]==
No real plans for [[Backhoe 4]] as of Oct 2013. That's just a place to record ideas for a future version.

==[[Backhoe 3]]==
Main page for the [[Backhoe 3]].

Under active development as of Oct 2013

==[[Backhoe 2]]==

Plans and photos from the 6 in 60 campaign. See Cory Shenk Log for iterations of the design.

[[File:Backhoe full.PNG|x200px|July 22. 2013]]
* This is the most recent version of the backhoe that I have upon the end of 6 in 60: [[File:Backhoe deep dig.skp]]

*We were never able to completely build it but we did complete sections and components. Check Leandra's Log and Luca's Log for any other information. We spent a decent chunk of time working on these together.

===Bucket===

[[File:Fabrication 086.JPG|x200px]]
*Parts for the body of the bucket. I used three pieces that were 4 inches wide as you can see in the photo. Two should be replaced with an 8 inch wide piece of the same length. It reduces the amount of welding required and adds strength to the bucket.

*You can see two pieces have already been welded. This should be cut out of one piece of steel.

*I allowed myself extra room on the pieces that I cut for the sides of the bucket. This allowed some wiggle room when assembling the entire thing.

*Step by Step in Photos

[[File:Fabrication 089.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Fabrication 091 - Copy - Copy (2).JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Fabrication 095.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Fabrication 104.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Fabrication 133.JPG|x200px]]
*The connection points should be revisited for better attachment to the stick. See Stick Design.
[[File:Fabrication 138.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Fabrication 139.JPG|x200px]]
*There was often physical conflict where points attached that had square corners (in the case of the bucket and in other areas, usually cylinders). It might be a good practice to simply always notch them off or round the corners with the torch, or fabricate a rounded blade for the iron worker.
*The teeth of the bucket are bolted on so that they can easily be removed. This seems unnecessary, especially in a final version.
*I cannot determine how the shape of the bucket will affect its performance. This will need to looked into upon completion.

===Stick===

[[File:Fabrication 140.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Fabrication 141.JPG|x200px]]
*Although we never reached the point of assembling the entire Boom and Stick to the Pivot, my guess (based off of many experiences in that workshop) is that there would have been conflict with the bolts and cylinders within the range of motion.
*To limit the amount of times that this occurs it would be beneficial to draw very exact models of bolts, washers, nuts, etc. Included with these should also be cylinders of various sizes, especially the sizes that would be used frequently.
*One variable that would be tricky account for is the way that beams and plates fit together.
*Is it possible to create warehouse pieces that include variables like these?

*1[[File:Fabrication 155.JPG|x200px]]
*2[[File:Fabrication 156.JPG|x200px]]
*3[[File:Fabrication 157.JPG|x200px]]
*As you can see in photos 1, 2, and 3, the triangular design that allows greater range of motion for the bucket had to be made wide to clear the bolts. This resulted in a lot of side to side movement of these pieces which is not ideal, especially under load.
*One possible solution would be to weld the two beams instead of bolting. This would allow the triangular component to rotate along the side of the stick, reducing the play.
*4[[File:Fabrication 158.JPG|x200px]]
*If bolts are still used then the method of connecting the pieces needs to be addressed. We used threaded rod because we were in a rush and did not have the proper materials on hand. Threaded rod is decidedly weaker than a smooth rod. A tractor pin, or its equivalent, would be better, but it is still a great distance to span.
*5[[File:Fabrication 159.JPG|x200px]]
*This design employs 4 points of rotation. I was attempting to mimic the designs that I found in most commercial backhoes.
*6[[File:Fabrication 160.JPG|x200px]]
*7[[File:Fabrication 161.JPG|x200px]]

*Here are some photos that I referenced from a quick Google search:

[[File:Bucket and stick.jpg|x200px]]
[[File:Backhoe-quickhitch-3.jpg|x200px]]

===Pivot===
Cylinder - [https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-5460-B&catname=hydraulic]

[[File:Tractor Build 001.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 004.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 005.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 010.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 011.JPG|x200px]]

*The greatest difficulty with the pivot (and every other component we tried to build) was that the holes did not line up which made assembly difficult. The pivot had many areas that required bolts to pass through along with two three inch pins. This exacerbated the problem.
*We found that the best way to assemble was to build the pivot plates AROUND the pin and then bolt the plates to the corresponding tubing.
*The collars cut for the pivot plate were slightly different in width. This caused an irregularity in plate width once they were welded in place.
*The greatest challenge that we had with the pivot was coming up with a design to make the pivot move from side to side. Commercial backhoes have a cylinder that runs in between the top and bottom of the pivot and connects to a "C" shaped piece. Due to lack of time we were not able to come up with anything that would mimic this in design or functionality.

===For the Future===

*make sure the holes align
*build around the pin
*streamline the pivot (it is very heavy)
*Design with side to side motion in mind

==[[Backhoe 1]]==
Main page for the [[Backhoe 1]].

[[Image:Backhoe.jpg|100px|none]]

=Details=

They are typically mounted on the back of a tractor or front loader, this one is mounted on a [[LifeTrac]]. It consists of a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm. The section of the arm closest to the vehicle is known as the boom, and the section which carries the bucket is known as the dipper or dipperstick (the terms "boom" and "dipper" having been used previously on steam shovels). The boom is attached to the vehicle through a pivot known as the kingpost, which allows the arm to slew left and right, usually through a total of around 200 degrees. Modern backhoes are powered by hydraulics.

The backhoe is one of the most basic dirt working tools and is a common attachment to many small tractor and skid-steer vehicles. It can be used for digging trenches for foundations, digging up material to make compressed earth blocks, digging waste pits, and many other common building/farming tasks. Furthermore, by attaching a chain to the bucket, the backhoe can be used to lift and transport heavy loads such as engine blocks, battery packs, long pieces of pipe, etc.

Commercially manufactured backhoes vary greatly in their size and capabilities and therefore vary significantly in price. A quick google search seems to indicate that relatively small, simple devices like the one we are considering range from 2 to 4 thousand dollars with more sophisticated attachments approaching 10 thousand dollars.

=Product Ecology=

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Torch}}
*{{Torch Table}}
*{{Welder}}

'''Creates'''
*[[Earth Moving]]

=Videos=

{{Video}}

=See Also=

*[[wikipedia:Backhoe |Wikipedia: Backhoe]]

[[Category:Backhoe]]
[[Category:Earth moving]]
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Induction Furnace

2014-07-11T13:16:42Z

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==Overview==

[[Image:InductionFurnace.png|right|400px|[[Induction Furnace]]]]

An induction furnace is an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal.

{{Video}}

[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|600px|right]]

==Details==
The advantage of the induction furnace is a clean, energy-efficient and well-controllable melting process compared to most other means of metal melting. Most modern foundries use this type of furnace and now also more iron foundries are replacing cupolas with induction furnaces to melt cast iron, as the former emit lots of dust and other pollutants. Induction furnace capacities range from less than one kilogram to one hundred tonnes capacity and are used to melt iron and steel, copper, aluminium and precious metals. Since no arc or combustion is used, the temperature of the material is no higher than required to melt it; this can prevent loss of valuable alloying elements.[1] The one major drawback to induction furnace usage in a foundry is the lack of refining capacity; charge materials must be clean of oxidation products and of a known composition and some alloying elements may be lost due to oxidation (and must be re-added to the melt).

Operating frequencies range from utility frequency (50 or 60 Hz) to 400 kHz or higher, usually depending on the material being melted, the capacity (volume) of the furnace and the melting speed required. Generally, the smaller the volume of the melts, the higher the frequency of the furnace used; this is due to the skin depth which is a measure of the distance an alternating current can penetrate beneath the surface of a conductor. For the same conductivity, the higher frequencies have a shallow skin depth - that is less penetration into the melt. Lower frequencies can generate stirring or turbulence in the metal.
A preheated, 1-tonne furnace melting iron can melt cold charge to tapping readiness within an hour. Power supplies range from 10 kW to 15 MW, with melt sizes of 20 kg to 30 tonne of metal respectively.

An operating induction furnace usually emits a hum or whine (due to magnetostriction), the pitch of which can be used by operators to identify whether the furnace is operating correctly or at what power level.

==Development Notes==

Read a commercial description of an induction furnace [http://www.voltamptransformers.com/induction_furnace_trans.html from voltamptransformers]

Read about 3-phase electrical power [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-phase_electric_power at its wikipage]

Read about 3-phase electrical standards in north america [http://www.control.com/thread/999290407 at control.com forums]

==Product Ecology==

'''Uses'''
*{{UPS}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*[[Steel]] - [[GVCS]] (pretty much every machine depends on this)

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
[[Image:InductionComponents.jpg|400px|right]]

*Induction Furnace Circuit
*Heat Dissipation System
*Coil
*Melt Chamber
*Feeder
*Crucible

==Status==
The '''Induction Furnace''' is currently in the [[Induction Furnace/Research Development|research phase of product development]].

==See Also==
*[[Spectrometer]]
*[[Foundry]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_furnace Wikipedia: Induction Furnace]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_casting Wikipedia: Investment Casting]]
[[Category:Induction Furnace]]
[[Category:Specifications]]
[[Category:Metalworks]]
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

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Rod and Wire Mill

2014-07-11T13:15:32Z

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Rototiller

2014-07-11T13:14:57Z

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=Overview=
[[Image:Rototiller.png|thumb|400px|Rototiller]]

A tractor implement that tills soil with blades via rotary action. It is a specialized form of Cultivator.

Note: See Dozuki for current R&D documentation and progress. This applies to all the gvcs tools.

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=Details=

Cultivators stir and pulverize the soil, either before planting (to aerate the soil and prepare a smooth, loose seedbed) or after the crop has begun growing to kill weeds (controlled disturbance of the topsoil close to the crop plants kills the surrounding weeds by uprooting them, burying their leaves to disrupt their photosynthesis, or a combination of both). Cultivators are designed to disturb the soil in careful patterns, sparing the crop plants but disrupting the weeds.

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</html>

=Product Ecology=
'''Uses'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Steel
*{{Hydraulic Motor}} - Power
*{{PowerCube}} - Power
*{{Tractor}} - Mounting

=See Also=
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultivator Wikipedia: Cultivator]
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2009/09/soil-pulverizer-annihilates-soil-handling-limits/ Blog Post].
*[[Soil Pulverizer Industry Standards]]
*[[Steam Weeder]]
*[[Metallized Fabric as Ground Cover]]

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Induction Furnace

2014-07-10T21:23:20Z

OpenIDUser70: /* See Also */

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{{Template:Category=Induction furnace}}

==Overview==

[[Image:InductionFurnace.png|right|400px|[[Induction Furnace]]]]

An induction furnace is an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal.

{{Video}}

[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|600px|right]]

==Details==
The advantage of the induction furnace is a clean, energy-efficient and well-controllable melting process compared to most other means of metal melting. Most modern foundries use this type of furnace and now also more iron foundries are replacing cupolas with induction furnaces to melt cast iron, as the former emit lots of dust and other pollutants. Induction furnace capacities range from less than one kilogram to one hundred tonnes capacity and are used to melt iron and steel, copper, aluminium and precious metals. Since no arc or combustion is used, the temperature of the material is no higher than required to melt it; this can prevent loss of valuable alloying elements.[1] The one major drawback to induction furnace usage in a foundry is the lack of refining capacity; charge materials must be clean of oxidation products and of a known composition and some alloying elements may be lost due to oxidation (and must be re-added to the melt).

Operating frequencies range from utility frequency (50 or 60 Hz) to 400 kHz or higher, usually depending on the material being melted, the capacity (volume) of the furnace and the melting speed required. Generally, the smaller the volume of the melts, the higher the frequency of the furnace used; this is due to the skin depth which is a measure of the distance an alternating current can penetrate beneath the surface of a conductor. For the same conductivity, the higher frequencies have a shallow skin depth - that is less penetration into the melt. Lower frequencies can generate stirring or turbulence in the metal.
A preheated, 1-tonne furnace melting iron can melt cold charge to tapping readiness within an hour. Power supplies range from 10 kW to 15 MW, with melt sizes of 20 kg to 30 tonne of metal respectively.

An operating induction furnace usually emits a hum or whine (due to magnetostriction), the pitch of which can be used by operators to identify whether the furnace is operating correctly or at what power level.

==Development Notes==

Read a commercial description of an induction furnace [http://www.voltamptransformers.com/induction_furnace_trans.html from voltamptransformers]

Read about 3-phase electrical power [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-phase_electric_power at its wikipage]

Read about 3-phase electrical standards in north america [http://www.control.com/thread/999290407 at control.com forums]

==Product Ecology==

'''Uses'''
*{{UPS}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*[[Steel]] - [[GVCS]] (pretty much every machine depends on this)

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
[[Image:InductionComponents.jpg|400px|right]]

*Induction Furnace Circuit
*Heat Dissipation System
*Coil
*Melt Chamber
*Feeder
*Crucible

==Status==
The '''Induction Furnace''' is currently in the [[Induction Furnace/Research Development|research phase of product development]].

==See Also==
*[[Spectrometer]]
*[[Foundry]]
*[http://www.pistasdepadel.pro Pistas de padel]
*[http://www.detectivesbarcelona.org Detectives Barcelona]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_furnace Wikipedia: Induction Furnace]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_casting Wikipedia: Investment Casting]
*[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php Seoveinte]
[[Category:Induction Furnace]]
[[Category:Specifications]]
[[Category:Metalworks]]
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

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Gasifier Burner

2014-07-04T23:12:55Z

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Hay Cutter

2014-07-04T23:11:35Z

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[[Image:HayCutter.png|400px|thumb|Hay Cutter]]

=Overview=
A hay cutter is a device that cuts grass, hay, straw, or other light biomass. It is part of haying equipment, haybines, silage equipment, mowers, and agricultural combines.

This should really be called a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower mower]. More specifically, a reciprocating mower, sickle mower, or finger-bar mower. A "hay cutter" can be mistaken for something more like a wood chipper that chews up biomass and spits it out a chute.

{{Video}}

=Details=
A cutter has a number of moving parts and is subject to failure. Open source, modular hay cutters solve the need for easy self-maintenance and adaptation to many devices, from combines to balers, reducing infrastructure costs. The goal is a machine that fully meets [[OSE Spec]]

=Product Ecology=
[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Cut parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Power Cube}}

'''Creates'''
*Hay

=Components=
*[[QA Plate]]
*Mounting Frame
*Blades
*Hinge

=Study of Industry Standards=
OSE hay cutter is studying the industry standards with this hydraulic-retrofit of a hay cutter:

[[Image:fefhaycutter.jpg]]

=See Also=

*[[Hay Baler]]
*[[Hay Rake]]
[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php Seoveinte]
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower Wikipedia:Mower]

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Hay Cutter

2014-07-04T23:11:07Z

OpenIDUser70: /* See Also */

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[[Image:HayCutter.png|400px|thumb|Hay Cutter]]

=Overview=
A hay cutter is a device that cuts grass, hay, straw, or other light biomass. It is part of haying equipment, haybines, silage equipment, mowers, and agricultural combines.

This should really be called a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower mower]. More specifically, a reciprocating mower, sickle mower, or finger-bar mower. A "hay cutter" can be mistaken for something more like a wood chipper that chews up biomass and spits it out a chute.

{{Video}}

=Details=
A cutter has a number of moving parts and is subject to failure. Open source, modular hay cutters solve the need for easy self-maintenance and adaptation to many devices, from combines to balers, reducing infrastructure costs. The goal is a machine that fully meets [[OSE Spec]]

=Product Ecology=
[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Cut parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Power Cube}}

'''Creates'''
*Hay

=Components=
*[[QA Plate]]
*Mounting Frame
*Blades
*Hinge

=Study of Industry Standards=
OSE hay cutter is studying the industry standards with this hydraulic-retrofit of a hay cutter:

[[Image:fefhaycutter.jpg]]

=See Also=

*[[Hay Baler]]
*[[Hay Rake]]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower Wikipedia:Mower]
[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php Seoveinte]
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Pelletizer

2014-07-04T23:09:00Z

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[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|400px|Pelletizer]]

==Overview==

The '''Pelletizer''', also called pellet mill, creates fuel pellets out of biomass. It can make pellets from various raw materials, such as wood shavings, saw dust, crop straw, etc. There are pelletizer for small and large scale production.

Pelletizer was firstly invented for making feed pellets from animal cultication, late from 1970s, it began used for making fuel pellets because of the raising price of oil and gas.

==Details==

Biomass can be pellitized by first passing it through a [[Hammer Mill]] for uniformity, then feeding it to a press that has holes of uniform size. In this process, there is a marked increase in temperature, causing the lignin to plastify.

The [[pellets]] can be burned efficiently for energy.

==Product Ecology==

[[Image:3b-Solarenergyeco.png|600px|right]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Pelletizer}}
|From=
*{{Furnace}}
*{{Welder}}
*{{Multimachine}}

|Uses=
*{{Sawmill}}
*{{Baler}}
*{{Hammermill}}
*{{Powercube}}
*[[Hay]]
*[[Kiln]]
*[[Sawdust]]

|Creates=
*[[Pellets]]
*[[Animal Feed]]

|Enables=
*{{Gasifier}}

|Components=
*[[Steel]]
*Hopper
*Die
*Roller
*Feeder
*Shaft
*[[Hydraulic Motor]]
*Outlet

}}

==Status==
The Pelletizer is currently in the [[Pelletizer/Research Development|research phase of development]].
:There is a [[Pelletizer Log]].

==Other Videos==

{{Video}}

==See Also==
*[[Biomass to Fuel]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelletizing Wikipedia: Pelletizing]

*[http://www.makepellets.com/id67.html Make Pellets Website]
*[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php Seoveinte]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrefaction Wikipedia: Torrefaction]
*[http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/2465/the-art-of-biomass-pelletizing/ The Art of Biomass Pelletizing]
*[http://www.biofuelmachines.com/Small-Pellet-Mill.html Small Wood Pellet Press]

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Backhoe

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Induction Furnace

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==Overview==

[[Image:InductionFurnace.png|right|400px|[[Induction Furnace]]]]

An induction furnace is an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal.

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==Details==
The advantage of the induction furnace is a clean, energy-efficient and well-controllable melting process compared to most other means of metal melting. Most modern foundries use this type of furnace and now also more iron foundries are replacing cupolas with induction furnaces to melt cast iron, as the former emit lots of dust and other pollutants. Induction furnace capacities range from less than one kilogram to one hundred tonnes capacity and are used to melt iron and steel, copper, aluminium and precious metals. Since no arc or combustion is used, the temperature of the material is no higher than required to melt it; this can prevent loss of valuable alloying elements.[1] The one major drawback to induction furnace usage in a foundry is the lack of refining capacity; charge materials must be clean of oxidation products and of a known composition and some alloying elements may be lost due to oxidation (and must be re-added to the melt).

Operating frequencies range from utility frequency (50 or 60 Hz) to 400 kHz or higher, usually depending on the material being melted, the capacity (volume) of the furnace and the melting speed required. Generally, the smaller the volume of the melts, the higher the frequency of the furnace used; this is due to the skin depth which is a measure of the distance an alternating current can penetrate beneath the surface of a conductor. For the same conductivity, the higher frequencies have a shallow skin depth - that is less penetration into the melt. Lower frequencies can generate stirring or turbulence in the metal.
A preheated, 1-tonne furnace melting iron can melt cold charge to tapping readiness within an hour. Power supplies range from 10 kW to 15 MW, with melt sizes of 20 kg to 30 tonne of metal respectively.

An operating induction furnace usually emits a hum or whine (due to magnetostriction), the pitch of which can be used by operators to identify whether the furnace is operating correctly or at what power level.

==Development Notes==

Read a commercial description of an induction furnace [http://www.voltamptransformers.com/induction_furnace_trans.html from voltamptransformers]

Read about 3-phase electrical power [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-phase_electric_power at its wikipage]

Read about 3-phase electrical standards in north america [http://www.control.com/thread/999290407 at control.com forums]

==Product Ecology==

'''Uses'''
*{{UPS}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*[[Steel]] - [[GVCS]] (pretty much every machine depends on this)

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
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*Induction Furnace Circuit
*Heat Dissipation System
*Coil
*Melt Chamber
*Feeder
*Crucible

==Status==
The '''Induction Furnace''' is currently in the [[Induction Furnace/Research Development|research phase of product development]].

==See Also==
*[[Spectrometer]]
*[[Foundry]]
*[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php Seoveinte]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_furnace Wikipedia: Induction Furnace]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_casting Wikipedia: Investment Casting]

[[Category:Induction Furnace]]
[[Category:Specifications]]
[[Category:Metalworks]]
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

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Rod and Wire Mill

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==Overview==

[[Image:Rod and Wire Mill.png|thumb|400px|Rod and Wire Mill]]

A Rod and Wire Mill draws out molten metal into useful rods and wires. This is a subset of [[metal rolling]], used to make shafts, rebar, thin rods, down to wire. Thin wire can then be produced by wire drawing through a die.

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==Details==

==Product Ecology==

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Metal Feed
*{{Power Cube}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*Rod
*Bars
*Wire

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
*Steel
*Rollers
*Hydraulics
*[[Controller Box]]
*Feeder
*Die
*Sensor

==Status==
Currently in the research phases. Prototyping is expected to begin after completion of the [[Induction Furnace]]

Subject Matter Experts are encouraged to [[Contact Us]].

=See Also=
*[http://books.google.com/books/about/Rod_and_bar_rolling.html?id=ua_m3_sKOwYC Rod and Bar Rolling: Theory and Applications]
*[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php Seoveinte]

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Rod and Wire Mill

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==Overview==

[[Image:Rod and Wire Mill.png|thumb|400px|Rod and Wire Mill]]

A Rod and Wire Mill draws out molten metal into useful rods and wires. This is a subset of [[metal rolling]], used to make shafts, rebar, thin rods, down to wire. Thin wire can then be produced by wire drawing through a die.

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==Details==

==Product Ecology==

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Metal Feed
*{{Power Cube}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*Rod
*Bars
*Wire

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
*Steel
*Rollers
*Hydraulics
*[[Controller Box]]
*Feeder
*Die
*Sensor

==Status==
Currently in the research phases. Prototyping is expected to begin after completion of the [[Induction Furnace]]

Subject Matter Experts are encouraged to [[Contact Us]].

=See Also=
*[http://books.google.com/books/about/Rod_and_bar_rolling.html?id=ua_m3_sKOwYC Rod and Bar Rolling: Theory and Applications]
*[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php : Seoveinte]

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Rototiller

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=Overview=
[[Image:Rototiller.png|thumb|400px|Rototiller]]

A tractor implement that tills soil with blades via rotary action. It is a specialized form of Cultivator.

Note: See Dozuki for current R&D documentation and progress. This applies to all the gvcs tools.

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=Details=

Cultivators stir and pulverize the soil, either before planting (to aerate the soil and prepare a smooth, loose seedbed) or after the crop has begun growing to kill weeds (controlled disturbance of the topsoil close to the crop plants kills the surrounding weeds by uprooting them, burying their leaves to disrupt their photosynthesis, or a combination of both). Cultivators are designed to disturb the soil in careful patterns, sparing the crop plants but disrupting the weeds.

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=Product Ecology=
'''Uses'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Steel
*{{Hydraulic Motor}} - Power
*{{PowerCube}} - Power
*{{Tractor}} - Mounting

=See Also=
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultivator Wikipedia: Cultivator]
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2009/09/soil-pulverizer-annihilates-soil-handling-limits/ Blog Post].
*[http://www.agenciasemseo.es/seoveinte.php Seoveinte ]
*[[Soil Pulverizer Industry Standards]]
*[[Steam Weeder]]
*[[Metallized Fabric as Ground Cover]]

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