04-06-2015, 09:22 AM
(04-06-2015, 06:32 AM)PixMan Wrote: I'm in awe of the vision you have when creating projects like this. Even at the smaller scales I work, I invariably make a sketch.
Then I deviate from it and make "dynamic improvements" as I blow dimensions.
Its not totally free hand Ken, I make drawings on the computer a day or two ahead of building. Its the only way I can order say bearings or sprockets ahead. Assemblies like the arm had to be drawn out totally to get the pivot points correct and cylinder mounts in the right spots to match closed length and stroke. I new when I built it the stroke was too long and It would need a sleeve made to limit it. Could have but didn't work out how much, was easier to build it, now I know I need a 1 inch sleeve.
My drafting teacher from high school would be slapping my upside the head (again) if he saw my drawings. I kind of keep adding to a main drawing with no regard to hidden lines or proper sections, but from that I can pull parts to another drawing to machine or create the Gcode for the plasma table. I'd give an example but I have no idea how to display a DXF file.
The next assembly will be the splitter. Once its built I can design the main frame to tie it all together.
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Greg
Greg