CNC Torch Table/Research Development

CNC Torch Table

Overview

The CNC Torch Table is used for making accurate and precise steel cuts. The machine is critical for fabricating most other GVCS Products, as can be seen in the Product Ecologies. The machine consists of 3 parts:

• the physical table
• the electronics driving the torch
  and
  
• the computer software.

The current push for the CNC Torch Table is that it is needed to create parts for the CEB Press.

Research

Suggested steps from Luke Iseman

video of ben's setup:http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CNC_Torch_Table

photos of OSE's current table, including measurements: http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Torch_Table_Build DIY standalone sensor ideas: http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Sensing_Distance_from_Work_Piece . note particularly the circuit i found for an independent z-axis control CNC circuit mills: http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CNC_Circuit_Mill . comparison of existing kits, and updated parts list on mantis 9 ( http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Mantis_9 )

recommended next steps: 1. get the candcnc.com 's dragon-cut 620-4 and implement on the current table. utilize your same bearing setup for the z-axis. 2. build the mantis 9 , but use the snaplock electronics.

Performance and Test Related

Trapping, or how well the machine constrains undesired movement while cutting, must be measured, and a threshold should be determined. This information can be used while designing future tools and machines using the CNC Torch Table.

Table and Rack Related

• Torch Table Motors
• Work Piece Table
• XYZ Table

Electronics Related

• Plasma Cutter Design
• Sensing Distance from Work Piece

Computer Related

• CNC Software
• DXF_to_G-code_Conversion_Tutorial

Misc

• Torch Table Blog Post (Jan 2010)
• Torch Table Concept (R&D info for Torch Table Sept 2011)
• Torch Table Contract

Development

• Major Checkpoints Completed
• Current Status
• Future Checkpoints

See Also

Plasma Cutter CNC Circuit Mill

• Water Jet

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