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1-CEB Press - a high performance machine for producing compressed earth block from onsite soil, at production rates of up to 16 bricks per minute | '''1-CEB Press''' - a high performance machine for producing compressed earth block from onsite soil, at production rates of up to 16 bricks per minute | ||
2-Tractor – a versatile, 4-wheel drive, hydraulically-driven, skid-steering tractor with 18 to 200 horsepower capacity for agriculture, construction and other utility duties. | '''2-Tractor''' – a versatile, 4-wheel drive, hydraulically-driven, skid-steering tractor with 18 to 200 horsepower capacity for agriculture, construction and other utility duties. | ||
3-Microtractor - a small, 18 hp version of the full-sized tractor for powering a wide range of implements in agriculture and utility duties | '''3-Microtractor''' - a small, 18 hp version of the full-sized tractor for powering a wide range of implements in agriculture and utility duties | ||
4-Bulldozer – A bulldozer is a high-traction, high power (54-200 hp) earth-moving machine indispensible for building ponds, berms, and other permacultural earthforms, as well as for other tasks such as building roads or clearing land. | '''4-Bulldozer''' – A bulldozer is a high-traction, high power (54-200 hp) earth-moving machine indispensible for building ponds, berms, and other permacultural earthforms, as well as for other tasks such as building roads or clearing land. | ||
5-Power Cube - a multipurpose, self-contained, hydraulic power power unit that consisting of an engine coupled to a hydraulic pump | '''5-Power Cube''' - a multipurpose, self-contained, hydraulic power power unit that consisting of an engine coupled to a hydraulic pump | ||
6-Multimachine - a multipurpose, precision CNC machining and metal cutting device for making precision parts | '''6-Multimachine''' - a multipurpose, precision CNC machining and metal cutting device for making precision parts | ||
7-Ironworker Machine - a device that can instantly cut steel and punch holes in metal thicknesses of 1” | '''7-Ironworker Machine''' - a device that can instantly cut steel and punch holes in metal thicknesses of 1” | ||
8-CNC/Torch Table – a computer-controlled cutting table for metal where a moving torch head is used to produce precision metal parts in a fraction of the time that it takes to do so manually | '''8-CNC/Torch Table''' – a computer-controlled cutting table for metal where a moving torch head is used to produce precision metal parts in a fraction of the time that it takes to do so manually | ||
9-3D Printer - an additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is printed by laying down successive layers of material, just like a printer except in 3D | '''9-3D Printer''' - an additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is printed by laying down successive layers of material, just like a printer except in 3D | ||
10-3D Scanner - A 3D scanner is a device that can generate a 3D digital scan from a real-life object, where the file can be used to reproduce the object in 3D with a device such as the 3D printer. | '''10-3D Scanner''' - A 3D scanner is a device that can generate a 3D digital scan from a real-life object, where the file can be used to reproduce the object in 3D with a device such as the 3D printer. | ||
11-CNC Circuit Mill – A CNC Circuit mill is a computer-controlled device that can produce electrical circuits by milling and drilling on copper-clad circuit boards. | 11-CNC Circuit Mill – A CNC Circuit mill is a computer-controlled device that can produce electrical circuits by milling and drilling on copper-clad circuit boards. | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 19 February 2011
Introduction
Product ecologies illustrate how the different tools of the GVCS work together. For example, motors, power units, and implements interchange within the tractor, microtractor, car, truck, fabrication, and bulldozer infrastructures. Ecologies can also refer to the way in which a set of tools can be put together to produce a wide array of products - such as the induction furnace contributing to the production of tractor parts, construction roofing, or wire.
Note also: the materials ecology shown on this page should be compared to and integrated with the Solar Economy flow graphic here
50 GVCS Tools
1-CEB Press - a high performance machine for producing compressed earth block from onsite soil, at production rates of up to 16 bricks per minute
2-Tractor – a versatile, 4-wheel drive, hydraulically-driven, skid-steering tractor with 18 to 200 horsepower capacity for agriculture, construction and other utility duties.
3-Microtractor - a small, 18 hp version of the full-sized tractor for powering a wide range of implements in agriculture and utility duties
4-Bulldozer – A bulldozer is a high-traction, high power (54-200 hp) earth-moving machine indispensible for building ponds, berms, and other permacultural earthforms, as well as for other tasks such as building roads or clearing land.
5-Power Cube - a multipurpose, self-contained, hydraulic power power unit that consisting of an engine coupled to a hydraulic pump
6-Multimachine - a multipurpose, precision CNC machining and metal cutting device for making precision parts
7-Ironworker Machine - a device that can instantly cut steel and punch holes in metal thicknesses of 1”
8-CNC/Torch Table – a computer-controlled cutting table for metal where a moving torch head is used to produce precision metal parts in a fraction of the time that it takes to do so manually
9-3D Printer - an additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is printed by laying down successive layers of material, just like a printer except in 3D
10-3D Scanner - A 3D scanner is a device that can generate a 3D digital scan from a real-life object, where the file can be used to reproduce the object in 3D with a device such as the 3D printer.
11-CNC Circuit Mill – A CNC Circuit mill is a computer-controlled device that can produce electrical circuits by milling and drilling on copper-clad circuit boards.
12- Industrial Robot - a robotic arm which can perform certain human tasks - such as welding or milling – for performing tasks that are not better done by humans
13-Laser Cutter – an industrial machine that can make precision, finish cuts in a wide array of substrates, such as metal
14-Open Source Welder - a device used to make strong, permanent bonds in metal by melting and fusing the metal
15-Plasma Cutter - a device to cut metal using a plasma torch
16-Induction Furnace - an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal, providing clean, versatile, compact, energy-efficient, and well-controlled melting compared to flame heating
17-Metal Rolling - a metal forming process in which metal stock is passed through a pair of rolls to produce a desired shape, such as flat bar, angle, or u-channel
18-Rod and Wire Mill - a subset of metal rolling, used to make shafts, rebar, thin rods, and down to wire.
19-Press Forge - shaping of metal by the application of a shaping die and a continuous pressure or force.
20-Modern Steam Engine - an engine where an external heat source is used to turn water into steam, and the steam in turn moves reciprocating pistons to provide shaft power
21-Gasifier burner Definition – A gasifier burner is a clean and efficient burner that gasifies the material that is being burned prior to combustion
22-Steam Generator - a device that generates steam from water that is passed through externally-heated coils
23- Linear Solar Concentrator – a linear device which concentrates solar radiation onto a linear target
24-50 kW Wind Turbine – a device that produces electrical power from wind energy
25-Aluminum Extractor from Clay – a device that produces aluminum from clay by dissolving the aluminum from aluminosilicate (clay), and then electrolyzing the resulting compound to form pure aluminum
26-Pelletizer- a device that compresses shredded pieces of biomass or other substances to compact, flowable pellets
27-Universal Seeder - a tractor-pulled seeder than can plant any seed, from small seeds like clover to large seeds such as potatoes
28-Rototiller and Soil Pulverizer -a tractor implement that tills soil with blades via rotary action
29-Spader- a set of mechanical shovels that prepare soil for planting without causing a hardpan typical of rototiller tilling
30-Microcombine- a small-scale harvester-thresher for mechanical harvesting of any grain crops, with a cutting swath of about 3 feet in width
31-Universal Rotor - a tractor-mounted rotor that can be fitted with a wide array of toolheads, such as String Trimmer, posthole digger, tree planting auger, slurry mixer, or many others.
32-Baler - a device that compresses hay and other light and dispersed materials into more compact bales
33-Hay Rake- a mechanical implement for a tractor that rakes hay or other light materials into windrows or other formations for drying or baling.
34-Hay Cutter -a device that cuts grass, hay, straw, or other light biomass for haying, baling, or combining
35-Backhoe - a piece of excavating equipment or digger consisting of a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm for digging trenches or large holes
36-Chipper/Hammermill – a machine used for reducing wood or other materials into smaller parts, such as chips or shreds .
37-Trencher- a piece of construction equipment that uses a cutting wheel for digging trenches, or laying pipe, cable, or drainage
38-Open Source Automobile - a wheeled motor vehicle for transporting passengers.
39 – Open Source Truck - a larger version of an automobile with a bed for trasporting heavier loads.
40-Dimensional Sawmill - a dimensional sawmill is a circular blade sawmill with 2 blades that is used for producing dimensional lumber.
41-Cement Mixer - a device that homogeneously combines cement, aggregate such as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete.
42-Well-Drilling Rig - a device for digging deep water wells
43-Bakery Oven – device for heating various forms of dough into breads and other baked goods
44-Dairy Milker – device which harvests milk automatically from milk-producing livestock
45-Electric Motor/Generator - a device that functions as a DC motor when energized with DC voltage, which can also function as an electrical generator when it is spun.
46-Hydraulic Motors - a mechanical actuator that converts hydraulic pressure and flow into torque and angular displacement (rotation)
47 – Bioplastic Extruder Definition – An extruder takes a charge of plastic and extrudes a sheet or other profile of useful form, such as greenhouse glazing or water tubing
48 – Universal Power Supply (UPS)
Definition – This is a combination power supply for applications from off-grid power to power supplies for welders, induction furnaces, and plasma cutters.
49 – Nickel Iron Batteries – long-life batteries that have a track record of lasting 50 or more years
There is a number of product ecologies that can be drawn up:
Links
- Factor e Live Distillations video on product ecologies from 2009 - this has been updated in Proposal 2012