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=LifeTrac Digital Fabrication= | |||
Download the [[http://openpario.mime.oregonstate.edu/attachments/download/2390/FifeTrac_II_mark7___Hydraulics.blend LifeTrac Blender file]]. Then import it into a professional CAD package like Solidworks to generate 2D fabrication drawings, and further, these drawings have to be converted to toolpath (xy) files for a torch table. | Download the [[http://openpario.mime.oregonstate.edu/attachments/download/2390/FifeTrac_II_mark7___Hydraulics.blend LifeTrac Blender file]]. Then import it into a professional CAD package like Solidworks to generate 2D fabrication drawings, and further, these drawings have to be converted to toolpath (xy) files for a torch table. | ||
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The final step is optimizing the cutting strategy based on available stock steel that can fit on a torch table. For example, we can start with a sheet of 1/2" thick steel, not individual plates, for producing all the mounting plates. | The final step is optimizing the cutting strategy based on available stock steel that can fit on a torch table. For example, we can start with a sheet of 1/2" thick steel, not individual plates, for producing all the mounting plates. | ||
=Project Team= | |||
*William Cleaver - produced the Blender file, will convert parts to 2D CAM files for torch table (TorchMate) and 2D fabrication drawings | |||
*Lloyd Minnick - will torch steel at [[TechShop]] | |||
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]] | [[Category:Digital Fabrication]] | ||
[[Category:CAM]] | [[Category:CAM]] | ||
Revision as of 02:55, 14 December 2010
LifeTrac Digital Fabrication
Download the [LifeTrac Blender file]. Then import it into a professional CAD package like Solidworks to generate 2D fabrication drawings, and further, these drawings have to be converted to toolpath (xy) files for a torch table.
The problem requires virtual dismounting the tractor into all of its structural tubing and plates - the components that we will be cut with the torch table. The tubing is 4x4x1/4" mild steel tubing, and the plates are 1/2" mild steel plate plate steel.
The final step is optimizing the cutting strategy based on available stock steel that can fit on a torch table. For example, we can start with a sheet of 1/2" thick steel, not individual plates, for producing all the mounting plates.
Project Team
- William Cleaver - produced the Blender file, will convert parts to 2D CAM files for torch table (TorchMate) and 2D fabrication drawings
- Lloyd Minnick - will torch steel at TechShop