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	Since the induction furnace power supply involves an inverter, the induction furnace is related to the welder, where a welder also uses an inverter for its power supply. Therefore, inverters - such as for generation of AC electricity from batteries, are a byproduct of this work.		Since the induction furnace power supply involves an inverter, the induction furnace is related to the welder, where a welder also uses an inverter for its power supply. Therefore, inverters - such as for generation of AC electricity from batteries, are a byproduct of this work.

	The noteworthy feature of the induction furnace is that our design will be scalable, so that any power can be produced - limited only by the amount of power that one has available to run the induction furnace. The basic power requirement is 1kW/hr/lb (see [~~http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/~~Induction_Furnace_Request_for_Bids#Sergey_Cobin bid]).		The noteworthy feature of the induction furnace is that our design will be scalable, so that any power can be produced - limited only by the amount of power that one has available to run the induction furnace. The basic power requirement is 1kW/hr/lb (see [[Induction_Furnace_Request_for_Bids#Sergey_Cobin\|bid]]).

	A remarkable feature of the induction furnace project is that the induction furnace lends itself to drastic cost reduction - from hundreds of thousands of dollars to approximately $5k in materials costs - or up to 100x cost reduction compared to industry standards.		A remarkable feature of the induction furnace project is that the induction furnace lends itself to drastic cost reduction - from hundreds of thousands of dollars to approximately $5k in materials costs - or up to 100x cost reduction compared to industry standards.

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	The main point about it is that we have succeeded in developing the world's first, replicable, low-cost open source CNC torch table (I don't know of any others that meet the criteria) that at present costs $800 in parts for a 4'x8' torch table. Comparable machines cost $10k off-the-shelf.		The main point about it is that we have succeeded in developing the world's first, replicable, low-cost open source CNC torch table (I don't know of any others that meet the criteria) that at present costs $800 in parts for a 4'x8' torch table. Comparable machines cost $10k off-the-shelf.

	The first fire is shown in [http://~~openfarmtech~~.org~~/weblog~~/2011/05/open-source-cnc-torch-table-first-fire/ this blog post]. The goal is a machine comparable to $20k+ machines, after adding z height controls; OS stepper motor controllers; OS stepper motors; and integrated toolchain from FreeCAD to toolpath CAM files. The last part is noteworthy - as we found out that we have to go through 4 independent software packages to arrive at torch cutting - on top of modifying the resulting toolpath files to accommodate a proper hole-piercing algorithm.		The first fire is shown in [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2011/05/open-source-cnc-torch-table-first-fire/ this blog post]. The goal is a machine comparable to $20k+ machines, after adding z height controls; OS stepper motor controllers; OS stepper motors; and integrated toolchain from FreeCAD to toolpath CAM files. The last part is noteworthy - as we found out that we have to go through 4 independent software packages to arrive at torch cutting - on top of modifying the resulting toolpath files to accommodate a proper hole-piercing algorithm.

	On top of the above, we are going to opensource an oxyhydrogen generator - which allows one to generate oxyhydrogen cutting gas by electrolyzing water. This displaces the need for acetylene cutting gas, while retaining compatibility with any cutting gas of choice.		On top of the above, we are going to opensource an oxyhydrogen generator - which allows one to generate oxyhydrogen cutting gas by electrolyzing water. This displaces the need for acetylene cutting gas, while retaining compatibility with any cutting gas of choice.

Marcin at 00:38, 3 June 2011

2011-06-03T00:38:36Z

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	It is difficult to put a price label on the entire Microfactory cost. An estimate is $500k-$1M for the whole capacity described above . The cost of the above, when deployed in the open source, is $19k in materials.		It is difficult to put a price label on the entire Microfactory cost. An estimate is $500k-$1M for the whole capacity described above . The cost of the above, when deployed in the open source, is $19k in materials.

	[[Category: ~~GVCS~~]]		[[Category: Kickstarter]]

Nikolayhg: /* CNC Torch Table/Router/Plasma Cutter with Oxyhydrogen Generator */ - spelling

2011-05-27T14:18:51Z

CNC Torch Table/Router/Plasma Cutter with Oxyhydrogen Generator: - spelling

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	Using thicker tubing and plate allows one to create a much more stiff design, such that it can also accommodate a router for cutting wood and other materials. Imagine the product ecology of the toolchain from the open source sawmill to CNC router – for making furniture readily from on-site trees.		Using thicker tubing and plate allows one to create a much more stiff design, such that it can also accommodate a router for cutting wood and other materials. Imagine the product ecology of the toolchain from the open source sawmill to CNC router – for making furniture readily from on-site trees.
	In the Kickstarter offering, we will produce the above, and in further prototypes, we will include computer vision to recognize ~~matal~~ that is put on the torch table. We will extend the degrees of freedom to five axes, so that routing of molds and CNC welding enter into the digital fabrication repertoire of the Microfactory.		In the Kickstarter offering, we will produce the above, and in further prototypes, we will include computer vision to recognize metal that is put on the torch table. We will extend the degrees of freedom to five axes, so that routing of molds and CNC welding enter into the digital fabrication repertoire of the Microfactory.

	The unique feature of the Torch/Router table is its scalability, adaptability to different working heads, and focus on integration of the toolchain for turnkey operation on a totally open source platform. This includes developing the open source tool heads and CNC drive components such as controllers and stepper motors within this Kickstarter offering - and advanced features of variable automated gas feed controls, [[5-axis CNC control]], and computer vision in future prototypes.		The unique feature of the Torch/Router table is its scalability, adaptability to different working heads, and focus on integration of the toolchain for turnkey operation on a totally open source platform. This includes developing the open source tool heads and CNC drive components such as controllers and stepper motors within this Kickstarter offering - and advanced features of variable automated gas feed controls, [[5-axis CNC control]], and computer vision in future prototypes.

Marcin: /* Ironworker Machine */

2011-05-27T05:08:45Z

Ironworker Machine

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	This is an industrial-duty machine for cutting and punching holes in metal up to 1" thick. We have already shown a $800, 150 ton hole puncher prototype, and we will be extending this work to metal and angle shearing in Prototype 2. 150 ton [[Ironworkers]] of this capacity cost $20k.		This is an industrial-duty machine for cutting and punching holes in metal up to 1" thick. We have already shown a $800, 150 ton hole puncher prototype, and we will be extending this work to metal and angle shearing in Prototype 2. 150 ton [[Ironworkers]] of this capacity cost $20k.

	The importance of this is that the ironworker machine is the heart of any custom fabrication enterprise, where cutting of metal is performed in seconds as opposed to minutes by other methods such as drilling, torching, or cold-cutting.		The importance of this is that the ironworker machine is the heart of any custom fabrication enterprise, where cutting of metal is performed in seconds as opposed to minutes by other methods such as drilling, torching, or cold-cutting - yielding about a 100-fold productivity increase.

	=Summary=		=Summary=

Marcin: /* Ironworker Machine */

2011-05-27T05:08:05Z

Ironworker Machine

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	This is an industrial-duty machine for cutting and punching holes in metal up to 1" thick. We have already shown a $800, 150 ton hole puncher prototype, and we will be extending this work to metal and angle shearing in Prototype 2. 150 ton [[Ironworkers]] of this capacity cost $20k.		This is an industrial-duty machine for cutting and punching holes in metal up to 1" thick. We have already shown a $800, 150 ton hole puncher prototype, and we will be extending this work to metal and angle shearing in Prototype 2. 150 ton [[Ironworkers]] of this capacity cost $20k.

			The importance of this is that the ironworker machine is the heart of any custom fabrication enterprise, where cutting of metal is performed in seconds as opposed to minutes by other methods such as drilling, torching, or cold-cutting.

	=Summary=		=Summary=

Marcin: /* CNC Multimachine */

2011-05-27T05:06:20Z

CNC Multimachine

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	The noteworthy point of this is that this machine is designed to be the core of all precision machining operations. The surface grinder attachment allows one to take stock steel and grind it for precision - thereby attaining perfectly flat surfaces on the order of fractional mil uniformity over 4 feet.		The noteworthy point of this is that this machine is designed to be the core of all precision machining operations. The surface grinder attachment allows one to take stock steel and grind it for precision - thereby attaining perfectly flat surfaces on the order of fractional mil uniformity over 4 feet.

	The additional part of the Multimachine is that it is truly versatile. The central structure has 4 sides, and different other tools can be attached to these sides: such as a metal band saw, cold cut saw, ~~and~~ shop press, and even precision grinding for ball-bearing production (in conjunction the steel hardening capacity enabled by the induction furnace). If there were one component upon which literally all of modern civilization revolves - it would be the ball bearing.		The additional part of the Multimachine is that it is truly versatile. The central structure has 4 sides, and different other tools can be attached to these sides: such as a metal band saw, cold cut saw, shop press, bolt machine, and even precision grinding for ball-bearing production (in conjunction the steel hardening capacity enabled by the induction furnace). If there were one component upon which literally all of modern civilization revolves - it would be the ball bearing.

	The Multimachine is designed to be the key to fabricating hydraulic motors, modern steam engines, electrical generators, and other components.		The Multimachine is designed to be the key to fabricating hydraulic motors, modern steam engines, electrical generators, and other components.
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	With one of these machines, any community should be enabled to produce its own essentials: nuts and bolts, motors, engines, plumbing fittings - and most importantly - ball bearings.		With one of these machines, any community should be enabled to produce its own essentials: nuts and bolts, motors, engines, plumbing fittings - and most importantly - ball bearings.

	The hands-down breakthrough of this is to bring the fabrication of ball bearings down to the community scale. The implications are absolute technological autonomy of any community which has this capacity. The ball bearing is the heart of any precision machine. Reducing the cost of precision drives (CNC, automation) is one byproduct of this capacity.		The hands-down breakthrough of this is to bring the fabrication of ball bearings down to the community scale. The implications are absolute technological autonomy of any community which has this capacity. The ball bearing is the heart of any precision machine. Reducing the cost of precision drives (CNC, automation) is one byproduct of this capacity. The predicted material cost is about $5k for a $200k equivalent machine if bolt production, ball-bearing production, and surface grinding are considered.

	=Ironworker Machine=		=Ironworker Machine=

Marcin: /* Summary */

2011-05-27T05:03:17Z

Summary

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	The Microfactory provides a range of cutting, welding, melting, forming, precision machining, and precision cutting operations. On top of this, the Microfactory provides the toolchain for computer-assisted fabrication, starting from circuit milling for automation. Together with the other power electronics devices (induction furnace, welder, plasma cutter, laser, oxyhydrogen generator) – a robust production system can be created on the scale of a 3000 square foot facility – capable of producing $80k of value per month. This in turn allows one to create a technology base of advanced civilization – essentially any electromechanical device - wherever scrap metal is available. Components that can be produced by the Microfactory include virgin structural steel derived from scrap metal, hydraulic motors, steam engines, electrical generators, nuts and bolts, microcontrollers, precision machining equipment, and others.		The Microfactory provides a range of cutting, welding, melting, forming, precision machining, and precision cutting operations. On top of this, the Microfactory provides the toolchain for computer-assisted fabrication, starting from circuit milling for automation. Together with the other power electronics devices (induction furnace, welder, plasma cutter, laser, oxyhydrogen generator) – a robust production system can be created on the scale of a 3000 square foot facility – capable of producing $80k of value per month. This in turn allows one to create a technology base of advanced civilization – essentially any electromechanical device - wherever scrap metal is available. Components that can be produced by the Microfactory include virgin structural steel derived from scrap metal, hydraulic motors, steam engines, electrical generators, nuts and bolts, microcontrollers, precision machining equipment, and others.

	It is difficult to put a price label on the entire Microfactory cost. An estimate is $500k-$1M for the whole capacity described above. The cost of the above, when deployed in the open source, is $~~25k~~ in materials.		It is difficult to put a price label on the entire Microfactory cost. An estimate is $500k-$1M for the whole capacity described above . The cost of the above, when deployed in the open source, is $19k in materials.

	[[Category: GVCS]]		[[Category: GVCS]]

Marcin: /* Summary */

2011-05-27T05:00:16Z

Summary

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	The Microfactory provides a range of cutting, welding, melting, forming, precision machining, and precision cutting operations. On top of this, the Microfactory provides the toolchain for computer-assisted fabrication, starting from circuit milling for automation. Together with the other power electronics devices (induction furnace, welder, plasma cutter, laser, oxyhydrogen generator) – a robust production system can be created on the scale of a 3000 square foot facility – capable of producing $80k of value per month. This in turn allows one to create a technology base of advanced civilization – essentially any electromechanical device - wherever scrap metal is available. Components that can be produced by the Microfactory include virgin structural steel derived from scrap metal, hydraulic motors, steam engines, electrical generators, nuts and bolts, microcontrollers, precision machining equipment, and others.		The Microfactory provides a range of cutting, welding, melting, forming, precision machining, and precision cutting operations. On top of this, the Microfactory provides the toolchain for computer-assisted fabrication, starting from circuit milling for automation. Together with the other power electronics devices (induction furnace, welder, plasma cutter, laser, oxyhydrogen generator) – a robust production system can be created on the scale of a 3000 square foot facility – capable of producing $80k of value per month. This in turn allows one to create a technology base of advanced civilization – essentially any electromechanical device - wherever scrap metal is available. Components that can be produced by the Microfactory include virgin structural steel derived from scrap metal, hydraulic motors, steam engines, electrical generators, nuts and bolts, microcontrollers, precision machining equipment, and others.

	It is difficult to put a price label on the entire Microfactory cost. An estimate is $500k-$1M for the whole capacity described above. The cost of the above, when deployed in the open source, is $25k.		It is difficult to put a price label on the entire Microfactory cost. An estimate is $500k-$1M for the whole capacity described above. The cost of the above, when deployed in the open source, is $25k in materials.

	[[Category: GVCS]]		[[Category: GVCS]]

Marcin: /* Summary */

2011-05-27T04:59:56Z

Summary

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	The Microfactory provides a range of cutting, welding, melting, forming, precision machining, and precision cutting operations. On top of this, the Microfactory provides the toolchain for computer-assisted fabrication, starting from circuit milling for automation. Together with the other power electronics devices (induction furnace, welder, plasma cutter, laser, oxyhydrogen generator) – a robust production system can be created on the scale of a 3000 square foot facility – capable of producing $80k of value per month. This in turn allows one to create a technology base of advanced civilization – essentially any electromechanical device - wherever scrap metal is available. Components that can be produced by the Microfactory include virgin structural steel derived from scrap metal, hydraulic motors, steam engines, electrical generators, nuts and bolts, microcontrollers, precision machining equipment, and others.		The Microfactory provides a range of cutting, welding, melting, forming, precision machining, and precision cutting operations. On top of this, the Microfactory provides the toolchain for computer-assisted fabrication, starting from circuit milling for automation. Together with the other power electronics devices (induction furnace, welder, plasma cutter, laser, oxyhydrogen generator) – a robust production system can be created on the scale of a 3000 square foot facility – capable of producing $80k of value per month. This in turn allows one to create a technology base of advanced civilization – essentially any electromechanical device - wherever scrap metal is available. Components that can be produced by the Microfactory include virgin structural steel derived from scrap metal, hydraulic motors, steam engines, electrical generators, nuts and bolts, microcontrollers, precision machining equipment, and others.

			It is difficult to put a price label on the entire Microfactory cost. An estimate is $500k-$1M for the whole capacity described above. The cost of the above, when deployed in the open source, is $25k.

	[[Category: GVCS]]		[[Category: GVCS]]

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Marcin at 00:38, 3 June 2011

Nikolayhg: /* CNC Torch Table/Router/Plasma Cutter with Oxyhydrogen Generator */ - spelling

Marcin: /* Ironworker Machine */

Marcin: /* Ironworker Machine */

Marcin: /* CNC Multimachine */

Marcin: /* Summary */

Marcin: /* Summary */

Marcin: /* Summary */

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