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**Results: the mechanical structure is robust and lends itself to torch and CNC wood milling operations. Gantry design by [[Ben Horton]]. The innovation here is the Arduino-based stepper motor controller, [[Steppernug]] - which can be milled on a CNC circuit mill. | |||
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Main > Digital Fabrication > RepLab Tools > Torch Table
The CNC Torch Table (aka RepTab) is a computer controlled machine that quickly cuts intricate patterns out of large steel sheets, that are difficult to cut by hand. The machine should be able to interpret DXF files and cut out the defined parts.
Many parts that make up the 50 GVCS Tools can be cut on the CNC Torch Table, making this machine valuable for replication.
Status
CNC Torch Table II
Design is finished and prototyping is underway.
- Sketchup Model
- Computer Control Overview
- Solidworks model - In progress
- First Run of Prototype II:
**Results: the mechanical structure is robust and lends itself to torch and CNC wood milling operations. Gantry design by [[Ben Horton]]. The innovation here is the Arduino-based stepper motor controller, [[Steppernug]] - which can be milled on a CNC circuit mill.
'''CNC Torch Table I'''
Prototyped and Tested in experimental production runs.
Identified software toolchain as a performance bottleneck.
=Systems Engineering Breakdown=
The following diagram takes all of the separate components that make up the CNC Torch Table, and spacially organizes them to display dependancy and possible bottlenecks for troubleshooting.
Design Rationale
The following points have been considered throughout Torch Table development.
- Rigid design to maximize precision
- Perfect mechanical design for replicability to 1/32" over 5.5' x 11.5' area
- Ability to cut 20 feet long 4" square tube.
- Ability to cut 10 feet long 6" square tube. (without removal of vertical slats)
- Ability to cut 10 feet long 10" square tube. (with removal of vertical slats)
Product Ecology
Made with
Induction Furnace - Steel
Multimachine - Precision Guides, bearings
Creates
See Product Ecologies for more information.
