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Structure & Mechanics
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The big non-moving part. Also how indexers are mounted.
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Rides on the main beams of the table, moves in x-direction
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Rides on gantry, moves in y-direction, carries the z-axis.
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Plunges tool in z-direction
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The mounting of routers, spindles, plasma cutters, engravers, drill, pencils, etc.
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Dus collection feet, skirts, height setting, hoses, cyclones, gates, blowers, filters, anti-static, anti-fire, electrical control, etc.
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Common Assemblies & Parts
Mechanical parts and assemblies common to more than one of the above components
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Electrical & Electronic
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Selecting the right types and sizes of cables & wires. Managing the bundles of moving cable. Cable chains. Good wiring practice.
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Typically the wall-mounted box that accepts mains power, transmits control signals between the PC and the table, and drives all motors to correct positions and speeds.
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High current electronic devices that control the position and speed of electrical motors. For steppers, servos and spindles. Part of the Control System
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The devices which convert incoming mains AC to the correct DC voltage and capacity for powering the 701. Drives of the steppers or servos. Part of the Control System.
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Computing, Software & Programming
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Generate control signals fed to the Control Box
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These types of software typically give an output in .dxf format
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These types of software typically accept .dxf and give an output in g-code format
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These types of software typically accept g-code and give electrical output signals
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.90. Miscellaneous hardware and software
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The positioning and housing of keyboards, monitors, pushbuttons, etc.
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Anything not directly connected to constructing a MechMate CNC table system
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Please bounce this thing around . . . . . .
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