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Currently being used in experimental production runs. Tighter | Currently being used in experimental production runs. Tighter integration of [[Digital Fabrication]] is being researched as is the software toolchain (which is a current bottleneck). | ||
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*Computer vision for fully automated cutting would be the last step. | *Computer vision for fully automated cutting would be the last step. | ||
*Next steps: stiffening frame design to accommodate router heads | *Next steps: stiffening frame design to accommodate router heads | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 20 December 2011
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Overview
The CNC Torch Table is a table capable of cutting designs out of metal with a 2-axis torch controlled by computer.
The CNC Torch Table provides a quicker solution for cutting sheet metal, especially into intricate patterns that are difficult to cut by hand.
Description
Product Ecology
General Fabrication Product Ecology
Made with
Induction Furnace - Steel
Multimachine - Precision Guides, bearings
Creates
See Product Ecologies for more information.
Components
Specifications
Status
Prototype I Currently being used in experimental production runs. Tighter integration of Digital Fabrication is being researched as is the software toolchain (which is a current bottleneck).
Prototype II
- First step: perfection of mechanical design for replicability to 1/32" over 4x8' area
- Need open source controller, end stops, and z height automation/detection.
- We could use existing structure, with modifications. Right now we use gear rack. We can simplify the carriage structure.
- If we want to go all out - we could use full gas flow control - but that is probably beyond the scope of the present program - as it would require expensive parts until we can manufacture them ourselves.
- Open source stepper motors would be a good addition - if we could find somebody to design/fab them - that would be great.
- Computer vision for fully automated cutting would be the last step.
- Next steps: stiffening frame design to accommodate router heads
See Also
