CNC Torch Table

Torch Table Prototype

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Torch Table Prototype II Design.

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 Prototype 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. This system is a replacement for a proprietary version equivalent to the Gecko G540 in terms of current-handling ability. ==CNC Torch Table Prototype I== *Prototyped and Tested in experimental production runs. *Identified software toolchain as a performance bottleneck. =Systems Engineering Breakdown Diagram= 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

General Fabrication Product Ecology

Made with

• Induction Furnace - Steel
• Multimachine - Precision Guides, bearings

Creates

• Tractor - Plates, holes
• CEB Press - Holes
• QA Plates

See Product Ecologies for more information.

The Global Village Construction Set
Habitat	CEB Press	Cement Mixer	Sawmill	Bulldozer	Backhoe
Agriculture	Tractor	Seeder	Hay Rake	Well-Drilling Rig
	Microtractor	Soil Pulverizer	Spader	Hay Cutter	Trencher
	Bakery Oven	Dairy Milker	Microcombine	Baler
Industry	Multimachine	Ironworker	Laser Cutter	Welder	Plasma Cutter
	CNC Torch Table	Metal Roller	Rod and Wire Mill	Press Forge	Universal Rotor
	3D Printer	3D Scanner	CNC Circuit Mill	Industrial Robot	Chipper Hammermill
	Drill Press	Induction Furnace
Energy	Power Cube	Gasifier Burner	Solar Concentrator	Electric Motor Generator	Hydraulic Motor
	Steam Engine	Heat Exchanger	Wind Turbine	Pelletizer	Universal Power Supply
	Nickel-Iron Battery
Materials	Aluminum Extractor	Bioplastic Extruder
Transportation	Car	Truck
Key	Design	Planning	Prototype	Almost done	Full Release