Preliminary 3D images of the Plasma Table

[Mark Helseth]

To all,

I'm not going to be able to make the meeting on Saturday.
With that in mind, I thought I'd post the preliminary 3D images of the
Plasma Table.

The design is based on the "jcar" design noted in previous email
communications. The images are from a fully rendered model created
using the Revit software. Everything you see is “dimensionable” and
constructed as would the real piece.
Revit will allow output to machine language, DXF and AutoCAD. See
below for the construction materials and overall size.

I made a ton of guesses as to sizes and shapes, but it should be good
enough for a starting point.

Two modifications from "jcar" original:
1) The "inertia" bracing was incorporated within the design of the
legs rather than 45° kickers. Hopefully this modification will make
it easier to keep clean, create less of a tripping hazard and make it
easier to level during setup. The integral bracing also allows a
smaller footprint.
2) 1.5x2x.125 tube steel was used at the top edge of water table in
lieu of flat stock. The flat stock edge is an injury hazard, can (&
will) be easily bent with a misguided forklift and might not provide
rigidity needed for the 8’ table length.

Material:
.125” mild steel flat stock
3”x3”x.125” rails
1.5”x2”x.125” edge band

Dimensions:
Cutting surface is 24” H
Bottom of gantry rail is 36” (too high I think)
Cutting area is 4’-4” x 8’-4”
Overall footprint is 7’-0” W x 10’-4” L

Enjoy,
Mark


Below is a link to the 3D images for the CNC Plasma Table. Also
included is one of the original photos of the "jcar" design. (Let’s
hope it works - it’s the first time I've used Google Docs!)

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B50QDElcK6FGNzZiNzA2ZGItYTI3MC00M2NlLWFlNGMtNmM3ZjFkOGJjNjg3&hl=en&authkey=CNT-mIEG