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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Robot

Posted by John
on 2002-07-13 06:34:58 UTC
How much did that cost? You could arm it with a MIG torch and have it do
short prototype welding, you'd need a few more axes on the 'hand' probably.
Just make sure you buy a shotgun and rocket launcher in case you come in one
night and find it with an axe in your kitchen. We've all seen the films....

John H.

> Much to my surprise, as I was searching the trading post classifieds I
> came across an advertisement for an almost working pick and place Robot.
>
> I have been searching, researching, saving and buying some parts for
> an xyyza table for 18 months. Now I am the proud owner of a six and a
> half foot robot 20 years old with one arm.
>
> Robot has a circular reach of 1.2 m by pirouetting at his base, 4
> beefy stepping motors (4.2") giving him a pick up of 10kg, Carbon
> fibre arms, a lift of maybe 100mm (not sure on that figure- basically
> a xyyza machine.
>
> I was after cad cam to assist with making architectural models, but ?
> I'm wondering if there is some better business that I could put my
> robot to? Something with an international client base would be good.
> Robot should be very accurate too as it is scientific and industrial,
> there seems to be little room for errors to creep in as the x y plane
> is operated by pivot direct from the steppers. I will post a photo
> when I get one
>
> I'm also looking for someone here in Melbourne, Australia to help me
> to upgrade the electronics and software.
>
> Interesting hey! Any good business ideas would be very welcome
>
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Discussion Thread

Bob Dring 2000-11-22 01:07:39 UTC Robot uhdie1 2002-07-13 05:37:29 UTC Robot John 2002-07-13 06:34:58 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Robot