Today we’re putting all the sheet metal tools together: The CNC plasma table, the magnetic bending brake, and a spot welder, to make a steel shelf for the plasma table. More details on plasma CAM in Fusion 360: https://youtu.be/FRVTYO6nvKA Tools … Continued
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Lots of people have been asking for a video on the software workflow for the Langmuir Systems Crossfire plasma table. Admittedly, the manufacturer’s videos and documentation are lacking, so I’ll take a run at it today. We’ll design a splash … Continued
We are continuing down the rabbit hole on the excessive current draw from the new sheet metal brake. Is it defective? Is it normal? Is the nameplate wrong? Tools used in this video (I warned you): Milwaukee Brushless 3/8″ Impact … Continued
Today we have a new electromagnetic sheet metal brake in the shop that requires a buck/boost transformer to adjust the supply voltage. We’ll look at the theory behind buck/boost transformers, wire one up, and get it running. Buck/Boost Transformer: https://bit.ly/3lGKngN … Continued
Today we’re rewiring a Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP plasma cutter for use on a CNC plasma table. Don’t do this. It’s dangerous. It’s also easy, and it works great. Tools used in this video: Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP Plasma Cutter … Continued
Who says the mill is just for milling? Today we’re looking at an unconventional setup for cutting pin header strips to length, accurately and repeatedly. Electronic Leadscrew Interface PC Board (eBay*): https://ebay.to/2WuLa7m Electronic Leadscrew Control Panel Kit (eBay*): https://ebay.to/31VMbKw Electronic … Continued
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Today we’re looking at a new addition to the shop: an Andonstar AD407 digital microscope. I’ve been wanting one for a while, so I reached out to Andonstar, and they sent me one to try. Is it any good? Better … Continued
Today we’re going to continue playing with carbon-fiber Nylon and 3D print a tungsten grinder. We’ll look at some existing designs and whip up something that should be really easy to make in the home shop. 3D model for printing: … Continued