Multimachine & Flex Fab - Revision history

Chris F: /* Component References */

2011-09-20T02:35:45Z

Component References

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	**[http://www.easysync-ltd.com/index.html?lang=en-uk&target=d16.html PC Oscilloscope]		**[http://www.easysync-ltd.com/index.html?lang=en-uk&target=d16.html PC Oscilloscope]

			==See Also==
			*[[Multimachine]]

	[[Category: Zero Hour]]		[[Category: Zero Hour]]
	[[Category: Multimachine]]		[[Category: Multimachine]]
	[[Category: Digital Fabrication]]		[[Category: Digital Fabrication]]

Chris F: /* Development Work Template */

2011-09-20T02:35:25Z

Development Work Template

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	Motors:		Motors:

	~~=Development Work Template=~~
	~~#[[Flex Fab - Product Definition]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - General]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - General Scope]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Product Ecology]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Localization]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Scaleability]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Analysis of Scale]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Lifecycle Analysis]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Enterprise Options]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Development Approach]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Timeline]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Development Budget]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Value Spent]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Value available]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Value needed]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Deliverables and Product Specifications]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Industry Standards]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Market and Market Segmentation]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Salient Features and Keys to Success]]~~
	~~#[[Flex Fab - Technical Design]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Product System Design]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Diagrams and Conceptual Drawings]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Pattern Language Icons]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Structural Diagram]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Funcional or Process Diagram]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Workflow]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Technical Issues]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Deployment Strategy]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Performance specifications]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Calculations]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Design Calculations]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Yields]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Rates]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Structural Calculations]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Power Requirements]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Ergonomics of Production]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab -Time Requirements]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Economic Breakeven Analysis]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Scaleability Calculations]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Growth Calculations]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Technical Drawings and CAD]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - CAM Files]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Component Design]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Diagrams]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Conceptual drawings]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Performance specifications]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Performance calculations]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Technical drawings and CAD]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - CAM files whenever available]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Subcomponents]]~~
	~~#[[Flex Fab - Deployment and Results]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Production steps]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Flexible Fabrication or Production]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Bill of materials]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Pictures and Video]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Data]]~~
	~~#[[Flex Fab - Documentation and Education]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Documentation]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Enterprise Plans]]~~
	~~#[[Flex Fab - Resource Development]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Identifying Stakeholders]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Information Collaboration]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Wiki Markup]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Addition of Supporting References]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Production of diagrams, flowcharts, 3D computer models, and other qualitative information architecture]]~~
	~~####[[Flex Fab - Technical Calculations, Drawings, CAD, CAM, other]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Prototyping]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Funding]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Preordering working products]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Grantwriting]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Publicity]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - User/Fabricator Training and Accreditation]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Standards and Certification Developmen]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Other]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Grantwriting]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Volunteer grantwriters]]~~
	~~###[[Flex Fab - Professional, Outcome-Based Grantwriters]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Collaborative Stakeholder Funding]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Tool and Material Donations]]~~
	~~##[[Flex Fab - Charitable Contributions]]~~

	=Component References=		=Component References=

Syk0 saje at 10:25, 3 May 2011

2011-05-03T10:25:00Z

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	**[http://www.easysync-ltd.com/index.html?lang=en-uk&target=d16.html PC Oscilloscope]		**[http://www.easysync-ltd.com/index.html?lang=en-uk&target=d16.html PC Oscilloscope]

	[[Category:Zero Hour]]		[[Category: Zero Hour]]
	[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]		[[Category: Multimachine]]
			[[Category: Digital Fabrication]]

Conor at 20:12, 18 April 2011

2011-04-18T20:12:19Z

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	Multimachine & Flex Fab- www.multimachine.net/ shows it - a general purpose metal fabrication tool including lathe, mill, and drill press. This could be the central tool piece of a flexible workshop - and this item is already open source! I have not assessed this more fully, but it appears to be a promising candidate to address tooling needs for a community- at absolutely rock bottom cost - eliminating thousands of dollars of expenditure requirement for similar abilities. The capacities and practicality of this lower tech 'personal fabber' need to be assessed fully. The multimachine could be the centerpieces enabling the fabrication of electric motor, CEB, sawmill, OSCar, microcombine and all other items that require processes from milling to drilling to lathing. Crucial.		Multimachine & Flex Fab- www.multimachine.net/ shows it - a general purpose metal fabrication tool including lathe, mill, and drill press. This could be the central tool piece of a flexible workshop - and this item is already open source! I have not assessed this more fully, but it appears to be a promising candidate to address tooling needs for a community- at absolutely rock bottom cost - eliminating thousands of dollars of expenditure requirement for similar abilities. The capacities and practicality of this lower tech 'personal fabber' need to be assessed fully. The multimachine could be the centerpieces enabling the fabrication of electric motor, CEB, sawmill, OSCar, microcombine and all other items that require processes from milling to drilling to lathing. Crucial.

Conor at 20:17, 15 February 2011

2011-02-15T20:17:07Z

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	Multimachine & Flex Fab- www.multimachine.net/ shows it - a general purpose metal fabrication tool including lathe, mill, and drill press. This could be the central tool piece of a flexible workshop - and this item is already open source! I have not assessed this more fully, but it appears to be a promising candidate to address tooling needs for a community- at absolutely rock bottom cost - eliminating thousands of dollars of expenditure requirement for similar abilities. The capacities and practicality of this lower tech 'personal fabber' need to be assessed fully. The multimachine could be the centerpieces enabling the fabrication of electric motor, CEB, sawmill, OSCar, microcombine and all other items that require processes from milling to drilling to lathing. Crucial.		Multimachine & Flex Fab- www.multimachine.net/ shows it - a general purpose metal fabrication tool including lathe, mill, and drill press. This could be the central tool piece of a flexible workshop - and this item is already open source! I have not assessed this more fully, but it appears to be a promising candidate to address tooling needs for a community- at absolutely rock bottom cost - eliminating thousands of dollars of expenditure requirement for similar abilities. The capacities and practicality of this lower tech 'personal fabber' need to be assessed fully. The multimachine could be the centerpieces enabling the fabrication of electric motor, CEB, sawmill, OSCar, microcombine and all other items that require processes from milling to drilling to lathing. Crucial.

Conor at 10:58, 5 November 2010

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	[[Category:Zero Hour]]		[[Category:Zero Hour]]
	[[Category:~~Flexible Industry~~]]		[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

Jeremy at 15:13, 10 March 2009

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	[[Category:Zero Hour]]		[[Category:Zero Hour]]
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EDB: /* Multimachine Parts list, Materials list, dimensions specs, assembly file */

2008-10-24T13:46:38Z

Multimachine Parts list, Materials list, dimensions specs, assembly file

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	Materials		Materials
	#Plastic extruder - see Extruder_doc.pdf at [http://www.fastonline.org/CD3WD_40/CD3WD/INDEX.HTM this library]		#Plastic extruder - see Extruder_doc.pdf at [http://www.fastonline.org/CD3WD_40/CD3WD/INDEX.HTM this library]. More up to date files may be found here: http://www.wot.utwente.nl/kenniscentrum/publicaties/extruder.html
	##Ok, but who can translate that publication to English?		##Ok, but who can translate that publication to English? [http://erikdebruijn.nl/ Hi, I'm Erik de Bruijn is Dutch and I could help...]. I'm also interested in this document for the RepRap.
	#Metal casting - what is the best low-cost, robust solution available here?		#Metal casting - what is the best low-cost, robust solution available here?

WikiSysop: /* Other Parts (this list will be cleaned up) */

2008-06-03T16:32:42Z

Other Parts (this list will be cleaned up)

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	(3) A 20?" long piece of extra-extra heavy wall 2 1/2" xxhw pipe or a similar sized hollow bar to use for the spindle. The length of course depends on the size of the engine block that you use. Try to leave at least three extra inches of spindle outboard of the pulley. Different kinds of tooling like a traveling head boring bar may need this space. Try not to settle for less than a 1 3/4" spindle bore on a short bed lathe that is to be used for a wide range of projects. (4) 2 roller bearings and a flange or home cast thrust bearing The roller bearings could be anywhere from about 2 1/8" to 2 3⁄4" ID (assuming 2 1/2" xxhw pipe) and between 3 7/8" and 4 1/8" OD. The flange bearing (third spindle bearing) bore could be a little smaller than the roller bearing IDs and the pulley bored slightly smaller still. Think seriously about using those Metric 100 mm spindle bearings. (5) A threaded chuck or back plate to test the spindle thread if you are going to use a threaded spindle. (6) A 1 1/2”" slice of 3-1/2" steel shaft or a similar sized ZA-12 casting that can be bored to fit the spindle. It will be needed for the bearing adjuster. Get at least 6 extra two inch "slices" for horizontal mill arbors, boring heads, fly cutters, thrust bearings etc. (7) A 2" washer for the floating part of the adjuster. (8) A 1 or 2 groove 12" OD pulley that can be adapted to fit the end of the spindle. (9) An approx. 6" long piece of 3 1/2" pipe to make into a separator for the roller bearings. Important, length is bore length less the width of the bearings. This spacer "floats in the cylinder so it should be just a few thousandth of an inch smaller than the bore, use shim stock and Locktite to make a snug fit because a loose fit can be the source of strange noises. Ends must be accurately machined or the bearings will slightly "cock" and cause great trouble! The spindle can be slightly undercut in the area underneath this spacer to make it easier to press on the front bearing. . (10) Used head gaskets for both blocks. (an easy way to mark holes but not absolutely necessary)		(3) A 20?" long piece of extra-extra heavy wall 2 1/2" xxhw pipe or a similar sized hollow bar to use for the spindle. The length of course depends on the size of the engine block that you use. Try to leave at least three extra inches of spindle outboard of the pulley. Different kinds of tooling like a traveling head boring bar may need this space. Try not to settle for less than a 1 3/4" spindle bore on a short bed lathe that is to be used for a wide range of projects. (4) 2 roller bearings and a flange or home cast thrust bearing The roller bearings could be anywhere from about 2 1/8" to 2 3⁄4" ID (assuming 2 1/2" xxhw pipe) and between 3 7/8" and 4 1/8" OD. The flange bearing (third spindle bearing) bore could be a little smaller than the roller bearing IDs and the pulley bored slightly smaller still. Think seriously about using those Metric 100 mm spindle bearings. (5) A threaded chuck or back plate to test the spindle thread if you are going to use a threaded spindle. (6) A 1 1/2”" slice of 3-1/2" steel shaft or a similar sized ZA-12 casting that can be bored to fit the spindle. It will be needed for the bearing adjuster. Get at least 6 extra two inch "slices" for horizontal mill arbors, boring heads, fly cutters, thrust bearings etc. (7) A 2" washer for the floating part of the adjuster. (8) A 1 or 2 groove 12" OD pulley that can be adapted to fit the end of the spindle. (9) An approx. 6" long piece of 3 1/2" pipe to make into a separator for the roller bearings. Important, length is bore length less the width of the bearings. This spacer "floats in the cylinder so it should be just a few thousandth of an inch smaller than the bore, use shim stock and Locktite to make a snug fit because a loose fit can be the source of strange noises. Ends must be accurately machined or the bearings will slightly "cock" and cause great trouble! The spindle can be slightly undercut in the area underneath this spacer to make it easier to press on the front bearing. . (10) Used head gaskets for both blocks. (an easy way to mark holes but not absolutely necessary)

			====Parts Sourcing====

			See [[Multimachine Parts]]

	==Flex Fab - Current Work==		==Flex Fab - Current Work==

SamRose: /* Flex Fab - Current Work */

2008-03-08T18:00:52Z

Flex Fab - Current Work

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	The main point for the Multimachine is to start documenting the toolpath generator (Smari McCarthy) -> controller -> motor -> hardware (Multimachine) system knowhow integration. Massive cost reduction, F10 or better - is possible. If we're lucky, we could get the Multimachine to the accuracy of electronic circuit fab.		The main point for the Multimachine is to start documenting the toolpath generator (Smari McCarthy) -> controller -> motor -> hardware (Multimachine) system knowhow integration. Massive cost reduction, F10 or better - is possible. If we're lucky, we could get the Multimachine to the accuracy of electronic circuit fab.


			(Sam's temporary note: probably a simpler smaller design will be more appropriate for electronic circuit fab. something closer to "RepRap" construction would work just fine. Parts could be made for it on multi machine, in part...)

	Toolpath generation:		Toolpath generation: