Hi, this is off-toppic, but maybe you can help me out: How it the kinematic system called, that most, if not all, 5axis (some times called 3D) CNC water jet cutters use to adjust the jet angels?
Here a some images showing the mechanics: http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/abrasive-water-jet-cutting-machine-cnc-5-axis-36351-7148765.jpg http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/water-jet-cutting-machine-3d-cnc-5-axis-116053-8759598.jpg The advantage is clear, the angles can be adjusted without moving the tool center point in space. I guess this was a advantage in the early years, simplifying the control (interpolation only in 4, not 5 axis, si), but why is the configuration still used today? And what is it called? By the way, has anyone built a water jet cutter? I need to sketch a concept quickly (over the weekend actually) and I'd be happen to be able to ask a few questions to someone more experienced. See you Florian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
