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=CNC Torch Table/Router/Plasma Cutter w Oxyhydrogen and Oxyhydrogen= | =CNC Torch Table/Router/Plasma Cutter w Oxyhydrogen and Oxyhydrogen= | ||
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 | 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; variable automated gas feed 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. | |||
*CNC Circuit Mill/3D Printer | *CNC Circuit Mill/3D Printer | ||
Revision as of 19:42, 26 May 2011
CNC Torch Table/Router/Plasma Cutter w Oxyhydrogen and Oxyhydrogen
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 this blog post. The goal is a machine comparable to $20k+ machines, after adding z height controls; variable automated gas feed 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.
- CNC Circuit Mill/3D Printer
- CNC Multimachine - what is unique - Hydraulic motor drive
- MIG Welder -
- Induction Furnace -
- Metal Rolling -
- Ironworker Machine -
- Laser Cutter -