CNC Torch Table/Research Development

=Overview= The CNC Torch Table is used for making accurate and precise steel cuts. The machine is critical for fabricating most other GVCS Products, as can be seen in the Product Ecologies. The machine consists of 3 parts: The current push for the CNC Torch Table is that it is needed to create parts for the CEB Press.
 * the physical table
 * the electronics driving the torch and
 * the computer software.

=Research=

Performance and Test Related
Trapping, or how well the machine constrains undesired movement while cutting, must be measured, and a threshold should be determined. This information can be used while designing future tools and machines using the CNC Torch Table.

Table and Rack Related

 * Torch Table Motors
 * Work Piece Table
 * XYZ Table

Electronics Related

 * Plasma Cutter Design
 * Sensing Distance from Work Piece

Computer Related

 * CNC Software
 * DXF_to_G-code_Conversion_Tutorial

Misc

 * Torch Table Blog Post (Jan 2010)
 * Torch Table Concept (R&D info for Torch Table Sept 2011)
 * Torch Table Contract

=Development=
 * Major Checkpoints Completed
 * Current Status
 * Future Checkpoints

=See Also=


 * Water Jet