Torch Table Specifications

=General=


 * Consists largely of off-shelf components and stock steel profiles for structure
 * Materials cost of $1500
 * 1/16" accuracy over 8 feet
 * 1/50" resolution
 * 30 pounds of force on x and y axis
 * Single side drive
 * Simplest possible design for fabrication optimization
 * Accepts oxyacetylene or plasma torch head

=Images=





X Axis Detail
Note a 1 1/4 inch square cold-rolled rail, to which a gear rack is attached. A small angle holds the roller cam on top of the cold-rolled rail.



Gear rack is attached to cold rolled rail. Spring tensioning of stepper motor plate is used. Stepper motor plate is attached to the gantry through a bearing to allow rotation, for spring tensioning .