Needed to help make our blasting operation more consistent.
Added an open builds C-beam based XZZ to our blast cabinet.
Design:
Needed to cover the arm holes for safety reasons:
To mount the Open Build XZZ used custom brackets
Upper brackets:
Lower Brackets:
Runs great so far.
I was unable to correctly configure the door function on the blackbox controller so I had to build a separate safety circuit to handle that and the Estop function otherwise basically plug and play.
To try to keep the ball screw clean, added a custom-built cover with a plastic sheet and brushes. Isn't perfect but keeps out a vast majority of the bounce back media.
Automated Media Blaster
Build in 'Everything Else' published by Matt deFreese, Aug 2, 2024.
Automated Media blaster retrofit.
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- Build Complete!
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Build Author Matt deFreese, Find all builds by Matt deFreese
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Build Details
- Build License:
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- CC - Attribution NonCommercial - No Derivs - CC BY NC ND
Reason for this Build
Need for more consistent blast operation -
Parts list
Qty Part Name Part Link Comments 1 Econoline Media Blaster https://www.grainger.com/product/ECONOLINE-Abrasive-Blast... Link 1 Dust Collector https://www.grainger.com/product/ECONOLINE-Abrasive-Blast... Link 2 Custom Arm hole covers Link No link, was a custom designed part. Will post a screen shot of the design 2 Custom upper mounting brackets Link No link, was a custom designed part. Will post a screen shot of the design 2 Custom lower mounting brackets Link No link, was a custom designed part. Will post a screen shot of the design 3 SKU:995-1000-S Open Builds C-Beam Actuators https://openbuildspartstore.com/c-beam-linear-actuator-bu... Link 3 SKU:596 NEMA 23 Stepper Motor - High Torque Series https://openbuildspartstore.com/nema-23-stepper-motor-hig... Link 1 SKU:CP-0005 BlackBox Motion Control System X32 https://openbuildspartstore.com/BlackBox-Motion-Control-S... Link 1 SKU:CP-3100 Interface https://openbuildspartstore.com/interface/ Link 6 Brush holders https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/8813T48 Link 6 Brushes https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/74405T13 Link 3 Ball screw shield https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/8702K439 Link 2 SKU:980-pack C-beam riser plates https://openbuildspartstore.com/c-beam-riser-plates/ Link