11-13-2012, 09:46 PM
This isn't posted anywhere else of yet so you guys are the first to see it's progress. *****Edit: Now on BegginerCNC.com*****
I'll update this thread over the next few days to catch up on the details and parts.
Doing it this way will hopefully spark some discussion and questions on the components built/machined/used.
Always open to suggestions and criticisms so feel free to chime in with any ideas or clarifications.
For now I'll start of with basically where I'm at with a few components and reasons for the direction I've taken.
Basic details:
-The table is 5x5ft using 425oz Nema 23 stepper motors with reduced ratio (5mm pitched HTD timing belts and pulleys @15mm wide) the is a dual drive on the Y-axis meaning both sides of the gatry are driven together.
-The table surface will be slatted with a water tray beneath and holding tank below. The table height itself will be height adjustable on the odd occasion an object taller than 50mm needs to be cut. This also allows me to add a rotary axis down the track and store 4x4 sheets below, above the tanks.
-I'll be using Mach3 for the control software, SheetCam for the CAM (licenses already paid for) and various programs for the CAD depending on application.
-Torch height control will be taken care of via CandCNC.com's MP3000.
to increase cut quality and lower collisions / torch dragging during thin sheet warpage. it also means the table surface doesn't need to be 100% level.
-Magnetic breakaway for the torch mount is to be used in case of a collision to minimise / remove risk of damage.
So...... this is where the table sits at the moment
![[Image: IMAG0669.jpg]](http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x36/4runner8/tools/Plasma%20table/IMAG0669.jpg)
![[Image: IMAG0668.jpg]](http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x36/4runner8/tools/Plasma%20table/IMAG0668.jpg)
P.S.
Don't mind the mess, I currently also have my brother building a car in there so space is of a premium!
I'll update this thread over the next few days to catch up on the details and parts.
Doing it this way will hopefully spark some discussion and questions on the components built/machined/used.
Always open to suggestions and criticisms so feel free to chime in with any ideas or clarifications.
For now I'll start of with basically where I'm at with a few components and reasons for the direction I've taken.
Basic details:
-The table is 5x5ft using 425oz Nema 23 stepper motors with reduced ratio (5mm pitched HTD timing belts and pulleys @15mm wide) the is a dual drive on the Y-axis meaning both sides of the gatry are driven together.
-The table surface will be slatted with a water tray beneath and holding tank below. The table height itself will be height adjustable on the odd occasion an object taller than 50mm needs to be cut. This also allows me to add a rotary axis down the track and store 4x4 sheets below, above the tanks.
-I'll be using Mach3 for the control software, SheetCam for the CAM (licenses already paid for) and various programs for the CAD depending on application.
-Torch height control will be taken care of via CandCNC.com's MP3000.
to increase cut quality and lower collisions / torch dragging during thin sheet warpage. it also means the table surface doesn't need to be 100% level.
-Magnetic breakaway for the torch mount is to be used in case of a collision to minimise / remove risk of damage.
So...... this is where the table sits at the moment
P.S.
Don't mind the mess, I currently also have my brother building a car in there so space is of a premium!