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  1. Wayne Webb
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    THC

    What is the most economical setup for a plasma torch height control which works? I found these actuators on Ebay for about $160. How do these...
    Thread by: Wayne Webb, Oct 15, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Other Builds
  2. Wayne Webb
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    10'x8'x4' foam cutter

    I designed this one to cut parts from two blocks of 3'x4'x10' EPS foam simultaneously. Used Open Rails on the two uprights /Y axes and home-made...
    Thread by: Wayne Webb, Oct 14, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Other Builds
  3. Wayne Webb
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    1500mm x 1500mm x 1500mm hot wire foam cutter

    Thanks Alan, good luck with your machine!
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Other Builds
  4. Wayne Webb
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    1500mm x 1500mm x 1500mm hot wire foam cutter

    I use DevFoam Pro for toolpaths and Mach3 for cutting. I used OpenBuilds rails for my two upright axes, cold-rolled steel for the x. 80/20...
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Dec 3, 2017 in forum: Other Builds
  5. Wayne Webb
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    MYSTERY BOX GIVEAWAY - Guess the Weight [CLOSED]

    7lbs 13oz
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Aug 10, 2017 in forum: * CONTESTS * Win Cool Stuff!
  6. Wayne Webb
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    Linux CNC; anyone use it?

    Thanks Joe
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 11, 2015 in forum: General Talk
  7. Wayne Webb
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    Linux CNC; anyone use it?

    What do you think? I tried downloading it but couldn't get Ubuntu to dual boot on my PC. http://www.linuxcnc.org/
    Thread by: Wayne Webb, Sep 11, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: General Talk
  8. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    Thanks!
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 10, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  9. Wayne Webb
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    CNC Hot Wire Cutter 4 Axis for Cutting Foam Wings

    Good job! Looks nice!
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 7, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  10. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    little sample "monument sign" cut on the new foam cutter... [IMG]
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  11. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    Designed some safety/warning decals for the foam cutter.
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  12. Wayne Webb
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    CNC Hot Wire Cutter 4 Axis for Cutting Foam Wings

    I think I'm going with DevFoam Pro with the dongle. I have several computers and would probably need to use the program on two or three of them.
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 4, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  13. Wayne Webb
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    CNC Hot Wire Cutter 4 Axis for Cutting Foam Wings

    Great, Keith, Yes I can export DXF no problem. Looks like this is the program for me. thanks!
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  14. Wayne Webb
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    CNC Hot Wire Cutter 4 Axis for Cutting Foam Wings

    Right now I'm designing in Aries Graphics Sign Wizard 6.0, sending the files to Aspire 2.5 where I make the toolpaths for Mach3's postprocessor,...
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  15. Wayne Webb
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    CNC Hot Wire Cutter 4 Axis for Cutting Foam Wings

    Does DevFoam Pro do everything, including cutting, or do I still need Mach 3 to go with it?
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  16. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    Ok, I have the feed rate set too low; going to try doubling it. Also, the Mach 3 stopped processing code about the time the centers of the letters...
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  17. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    Ok, I disconnected one wire from the end of the nichrome and checked the voltage; it's reading 62.8v across the ends of the two 26', 18 gauge...
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  18. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    Ok, I had the power supply turned up to 62.4V (double-checked @ 62.7v with a meter) and 4.75A but it was cutting extremely slow with a very thin...
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  19. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    Got my power supply in this morning; can't wait to try it out. :)
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
  20. Wayne Webb
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    Foam Cutter......need double sided V-rail

    All of the weight rests on the v rail so, it's only a lateral load the motor has to move since the v bearings roll very easily.. Very small G...
    Post by: Wayne Webb, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: Other Builds
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