Flexure
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Flexure was designed using CoMeT, (Compliant Mechanism Tool), developed in-house in MIT. | Flexure was designed using CoMeT, (Compliant Mechanism Tool), developed in-house in MIT. | ||
| - | + | ==CoMeT User Guide== | |
[http://web.mit.edu/mmcbrien/Public/2-72/CoMeT_User_Guide_v1.0.pdf CoMeT User Guide v1.0] | [http://web.mit.edu/mmcbrien/Public/2-72/CoMeT_User_Guide_v1.0.pdf CoMeT User Guide v1.0] | ||
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| + | ==CAD== | ||
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| + | Marcus transferred specifications from CoMeT to existing CAD model, noting most excellently that the current square on the lead-swrew flexure connection was too big to fit inside the lathe body. | ||
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| + | After conversation with Prof Culpepper, arm had to be added again to attach flexure with rails - this was so that a bushing could be used to constrain the rotation of the carriage. | ||
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| + | Final part and drawing by Martin, 11th May (links to be updated later): | ||
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| + | ===Flexure=== | ||
| + | Ready to be waterjetted, needs 1/2" aluminium. | ||
| + | *[http://www.example.com Flexure Part] | ||
| + | *[http://www.example.com Flexure Drawing] | ||
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| + | ===Teflon Nut=== | ||
| + | Ready to waterjetted, using teflon given by Chris. | ||
| + | *[http://www.example.com Nut Part] | ||
| + | *[http://www.example.com Nut Drawing] | ||
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| + | ===Carriage Base=== | ||
| + | AKA "The Block of Cheese" | ||
| + | *[http://www.example.com Base Part] | ||
| + | *[http://www.example.com Base Drawing] | ||
| + | *Note: Uses 1/4"-20 screws in all holes inlcuding those added by Martin to connect to flexure. | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 11 May 2007
Contents |
Design
Flexure was designed using CoMeT, (Compliant Mechanism Tool), developed in-house in MIT.
CoMeT User Guide
CAD
Marcus transferred specifications from CoMeT to existing CAD model, noting most excellently that the current square on the lead-swrew flexure connection was too big to fit inside the lathe body.
After conversation with Prof Culpepper, arm had to be added again to attach flexure with rails - this was so that a bushing could be used to constrain the rotation of the carriage.
Final part and drawing by Martin, 11th May (links to be updated later):
Flexure
Ready to be waterjetted, needs 1/2" aluminium.
Teflon Nut
Ready to waterjetted, using teflon given by Chris.
Carriage Base
AKA "The Block of Cheese"
- Base Part
- Base Drawing
- Note: Uses 1/4"-20 screws in all holes inlcuding those added by Martin to connect to flexure.
