CNC Torch Table v25.09 Requirements + Value Proposition

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Here is prior art from our work - 

Latest build was this, https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPAYU4Oc8yW8n1QCJzG7E-0H89xkBJjLLH-V3j6LO5da7WgJX7rMXhopnmJQ4oHxw?key=ZVZYOWZOc0c1MHVNR2RlUWw2TURYa2VfNjZfSjJR

We had auto gas control, and we used the arduino Mega-based  RAMPS 3d printer controller with screen - the same one we use on our 3d printers.

We used a modified Universal Axis, with metal added to the plastic 3d printed pieces.

https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Universal_CNC_Axis

The Arduino Controller is this - 

https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Universal_Controller

I suggest a scalable, building-integratable CNC gantry using chain and sprocket drive. This could scale from 40 chain or smaller to 100 chain for heavy duty CNC logging etc.

If we use the space frame linear trusses - https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Large_Workshop_Structure - then we could be using the same structure in CNCs as in our buildings, and using our buildings as mount points for large CNC structures.

So that a machine can scale say from 5x10 cnc torch, to say 10x40 Farmbot or CNC lumber mill with large torque and stability. Or precision agriculture production on home scale beds - making robotic agriculture practical on the home scale.