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Here is a log of XYZ table development. The background: build an XYZ torch table for producing the metal components of a CEB Machine. See here for [http://socialsynergyweb.org/opensourceecology/content/ceb-prototype-1-fab-0 CEB machine fabrication]. | Here is a log of XYZ table development. The background: build an XYZ torch table for producing the metal components of a CEB Machine. See here for [http://socialsynergyweb.org/opensourceecology/content/ceb-prototype-1-fab-0 CEB machine fabrication]. | ||
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I use Corel draw to make the parts, save as .DXF & convert to g code using Lazy CAM, part of Mach3 | I use Corel draw to make the parts, save as .DXF & convert to g code using Lazy CAM, part of Mach3 | ||
Mach3 actually runs the mill table. [http://www.artsoftcontrols.com/artsoft/index/index.htm] | Mach3 actually runs the mill table. [http://www.artsoftcontrols.com/artsoft/index/index.htm] | ||
The software (turbo CNC / mach3) reads the g code & feeds it to the Xylotex drive. | |||
I'm in a studio apt now so I can't build anything big. | |||
There's a lot of stuff on ebay & [www.cnczone.com] is a really good place to look. | |||
$50 for Torchmate 3 size stepper motors: [http://www.xylotex.com/StepperMotor.htm] | $50 for Torchmate 3 size stepper motors: [http://www.xylotex.com/StepperMotor.htm] | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 25 January 2008
XYZ Table Development Log
Here is a log of XYZ table development. The background: build an XYZ torch table for producing the metal components of a CEB Machine. See here for CEB machine fabrication.
Bill Swann
I talked to Bill Swan, product designer from Texas, after I saw an XYZ table that he made. http://www.hal-pc.org/~dsbswann4/ ; 7138271503; 8323383080(c). Dbswann4@yahooo.com.
He told me about Nook Industries. Basic design includes:
Shawn Kelly
<bluumax@yahoo.com> date Jan 23, 2008 4:43 PM
Hi Marcin. I would really suggest a Xylotex drive or other known professional drive. I use the Xylotex for my Taig mill. [1] They cost about $500 with motors, but you get $500 worth. I wouldn't trust many drives I see on ebay to run a "real" mill / router table. There is also the Linistepper kit for unipolar motors. I know these work. Cost is about $100 for 3 axis [2] CNC software will run standard G code that is output from CAM to the machine. G code is machine commands & machine coordinates. I use Corel draw to make the parts, save as .DXF & convert to g code using Lazy CAM, part of Mach3 Mach3 actually runs the mill table. [3]
The software (turbo CNC / mach3) reads the g code & feeds it to the Xylotex drive. I'm in a studio apt now so I can't build anything big. There's a lot of stuff on ebay & [www.cnczone.com] is a really good place to look.
$50 for Torchmate 3 size stepper motors: [4]