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The '''CNC Torch Table''' is a computer controlled machine capable of cutting two-dimensional shapes out of large steel plates. It is a valuable tool for replication because of this capability. Many parts that make up the 50 GVCS Tools can be cut on the CNC Torch Table. | The '''CNC Torch Table''' is a computer controlled machine capable of cutting two-dimensional shapes out of large steel plates. It is a valuable tool for replication because of this capability. Many parts that make up the 50 GVCS Tools can be cut on the CNC Torch Table. | ||
The CNC Torch Table provides a quicker solution for cutting sheet metal, especially into intricate patterns that are difficult to cut by hand. | The CNC Torch Table provides a quicker solution for cutting sheet metal, especially into intricate patterns that are difficult to cut by hand. | ||
=Status= | =Status= | ||
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=Design Rational= | =Design Rational= | ||
The following points have been considered throughout Torch Table development. | The following points have been considered throughout Torch Table development. | ||
*Design ergonomic frame and motracks and gantry on it | *Design ergonomic frame and motracks and gantry on it | ||
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==Product Ecology== | ==Product Ecology== | ||
[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|400px|thumb|General Fabrication [[Product Ecology]]]] | [[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|400px|thumb|General Fabrication [[Product Ecology]]]] | ||
'''Made with''' | '''Made with''' | ||
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel | *{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel | ||
*{{Multimachine}} - Precision Guides, bearings | *{{Multimachine}} - Precision Guides, bearings | ||
'''Creates''' | '''Creates''' | ||
*{{Lifetrac}} - Plates, holes | *{{Lifetrac}} - Plates, holes | ||
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General Fabrication Product Ecology
The CNC Torch Table is a computer controlled machine capable of cutting two-dimensional shapes out of large steel plates. It is a valuable tool for replication because of this capability. Many parts that make up the 50 GVCS Tools can be cut on the CNC Torch Table.
The CNC Torch Table provides a quicker solution for cutting sheet metal, especially into intricate patterns that are difficult to cut by hand.
Status
CNC Torch Table II
Design is finished and prototyping is underway.
[SolidWorks File https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20960013/OSE/Torch%20Table%20no%20Fillets.zip]
Chris DeAngelis 20:34, 24 July 2012 (CEST)
CNC Torch Table I
Prototyped and Tested in experimental production runs.
Identified software toolchain as a performance bottleneck.
Design Rational
The following points have been considered throughout Torch Table development.
- Design ergonomic frame and motracks and gantry on it
- Stiffen frame design to accommodate router heads
- Perfect mechanical design for replicability to 1/32" over 6x12' area
- Research full gas flow control - this may be beyond the scope of the present program - as it would require expensive parts until we can manufacture them ourselves.
- Sketchup file In progress.
Chris DeAngelis 19:48, 14 June 2012 (CEST) - Solid Works File (zipped)Chris DeAngelis 18:55, 27 June 2012 (CEST)
- 2D Fab Drawing (PDF) Chris DeAngelis 17:55, 29 June 2012 (CEST)
- On wiki - File:CNCtorchprototype2.zip
- Clearance to cut 4" square tube 20 feet long.
- Clearance to cut 6" square tube 10 feet long. (without removal of "ribs")
- Clearance to cut 10" square tube 10 feet long. (with removal of "ribs")
- Reasonable rigidity is prefered for the frame design. The level of rigidity should be decided on a quantitative basis, however for the scope of this prototype rigidity should always be considered on a qualitative basis at least.
Video
Product Ecology
General Fabrication Product Ecology
Made with
Induction Furnace - Steel
Multimachine - Precision Guides, bearings
Creates
See Product Ecologies for more information.
Design
- Sketchup file In progress.
Chris DeAngelis 19:48, 14 June 2012 (CEST) - Solid Works File (zipped)Chris DeAngelis 18:55, 27 June 2012 (CEST)
- 2D Fab Drawing (PDF) Chris DeAngelis 17:55, 29 June 2012 (CEST)
- On wiki - File:CNCtorchprototype2.zip
Photos of other Torch Tables
See Also
- Torch Table Build Prototype 1 Completion
- Plasma Cutter trigger wiring - Plasma_Cutter_Design
- Torch Table Specifications
- Open_Source_Torch_Table_Prototype_II
CNC Torch Table Control
