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The Franken Rotor

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by pedrofernandez, May 11, 2019.

The Franken Rotor

The Franken Rotor

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by pedrofernandez, May 11, 2019.

Yes another K40 Franken machine dedicated for round objects,,,

Co2 laser
  1. pedrofernandez

    pedrofernandez Journeyman
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    pedrofernandez published a new build:

    Read more about this build...
     
    #1 pedrofernandez, May 11, 2019
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    Fantastic- what goes around, comes around
     
    #2 MaryD, May 23, 2019
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    And it is rolling !!!


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    #3 pedrofernandez, May 24, 2019
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    I literally made an account just to say how wild this build is.
     
    #4 KramE, Jun 24, 2019
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    Where did you get the friction wheels from ?
     
    #5 3DPTR, Jul 15, 2019
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    wheel.jpg
    First wheels i got them from Randy Smith of HM laser he makes rotary devices, but it is super simple to make them, basic sketchup skills using the follow me tool will take you there, im not posting the wheel file yet until im 100% happy with it
     
    #6 pedrofernandez, Jul 17, 2019
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    Ok thanks. What size o-rings did you use?
     
    #7 3DPTR, Jul 17, 2019
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    O-Rings Nitrile Rubber, 40mm Inner Diameter, 50mm OD, 5mm Width
     
    #8 pedrofernandez, Jul 18, 2019
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    Thanks. I will look into ordering some. Also where did you get the wheel hubs from for the 8mm shaft?
     
    #9 3DPTR, Jul 22, 2019
  10. pedrofernandez

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    those are 20 teeth 10m wide 8mm bore Gt2 pulleys , just remove the flange and press into the wheel
     
    #10 pedrofernandez, Jul 22, 2019
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    Thanks, that is what I was thinking they were.
     
    #11 3DPTR, Jul 22, 2019
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    Another great build Pedro, i may attempt this in the future with all my old k40 parts/scrap,lol...
     
    #12 Benny the builder, Dec 8, 2019
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    Your Builds are inspiring and amazing @pedrofernandez We are going to have to use your garage as an OpenBuilds maker space! You have every machine anyone could want there! Keep up the great work brother:thumbsup:
     
    #13 Mark Carew, Dec 9, 2019

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