Hey Kirk: I used to work at a large optical lab. I'm not sure it's as off topic as you might think. There are papers out there describing how to control glass removal by nature of the stroke and grit. This requires a multi-axis machine. A rotary table, and variable radius of curvature 'tile tool' affixed to an X Y stage. A system perfect for EMC-2. And ... one of these lifetimes, I have every intention of making one given how many hours I spent on the prototype, I know JUST how to do it better this time. And yes, EMC2 has done such a great job on my Bridgeport, I'm sold on it for all my tool automation needs.
Andrew > > Message: 5 > Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:22:12 -0700 > From: Kirk Wallace <kwall...@wallacecompany.com> > Subject: [Emc-users] [OT:] Mirror Grinder > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Message-ID: <1282836132.6608.11.ca...@kw-ws> > Content-Type: text/plain > > This looks like something EMC2 could be used on: > http://www.mirror-o-matic.com/machines.html > > , maybe to simplify the mechanism or allow for more > sophisticated or > randomized sweep patterns, automate grit and fluid. I have > a 6" mirror > from a 1970's project I'd like to finish. A vacuum chamber > for > aluminizing the mirror would be fun to make too, but adding > projects to > try to finish projects is not a good sign. > -- > Kirk Wallace > http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ > http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html > California, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sell apps to millions through the Intel(R) Atom(Tm) Developer Program Be part of this innovative community and reach millions of netbook users worldwide. Take advantage of special opportunities to increase revenue and speed time-to-market. Join now, and jumpstart your future. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-atom-d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
