Thread: Loading Calculator for Z axis
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28-07-2010 #1
Another excel sheet that might be of use to some one
I'm starting to look at designing the Z axis for my machine so thought I'd knock up a quick spread sheet. 2 days later.........
If Its of any use I plan to extend it to all all the axis and possibly make it in to some sort of basic machine design guide.
Should be fairly easy to use as you just pick from the boxes and enter the required data in the boxes that appear. Ive also save it in two versions so should work in all versions of excel, any probs then let me know:whistling: wait for it.....
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28-07-2010 #2
Hi Ross,
Looking good so far. The basic machine design guide - how much are you hoping to include on this?
A short list might include:
The tool deflection in Z due to gantry / gantry rails flex
Tool deflection in the other axis when cutting
Maximum jog speed due to ballscrew whip
Motor power requirements
I think this is a start because alot of people ask questions along the lines of - will this design be stiff enough? How fast can I go? What motors do I need?
We and others, have posted spreadsheets with these sorts of things in, so time permitting it would be good to draw it all together. Well done for volunteering! The trouble is that there are so many design options, that it might become a pretty large task!
It would be great to start with a few schematics of various machines, from which the user picks the closest to what they had in mind. Then key geometry, material, and support conditions are entered. Ultimately after asking enough questions, the spreadsheet would give all the outputs, such as deflection, max speed, etc. to which the user can then compare to their requirements. This loop is then repeated, altering certain parameters, until the requirements are met, or a compromise is made.
If you can charge 50p a go, it might be quite a money spinner!
But how far do you go? Include belt drive? What about R&P? etc.
If I can help, and have the time, I'm here.
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28-07-2010 #3
Thanks Barry,
A short list might include:
The tool deflection in Z due to gantry / gantry rails flex
Tool deflection in the other axis when cutting
Maximum jog speed due to ballscrew whip
Motor power requirements
If I can help, and have the time, I'm here.
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28-07-2010 #4
We could write a book on the subject :)
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28-07-2010 #5We could write a book on the subject :)
but I suspect you are just taking the P***:heehee:
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28-07-2010 #6
Go for it guys!!!
Tim G-C
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
(attrib. Voltaire but written by Evelyn Beatrice Hall "The Friends of Voltaire" 1906)
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28-07-2010 #7
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28-07-2010 #8actually I was being semi-serious
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