3-D Printed Floating Head assembly

Post by **acourtjester** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:16 pm

I needed a floating head torch holder, and for some reason the normal supplier would not communicate about an order I placed for hardened "V" rail.
So I drew up and printed a different one for the table. This uses 8 MM hardened shafts and linear bearings and is shaped for a machine torch. I like to keep the torch mounts far apart for better support ( no wobble cause by the cable movement). Attached are images of the parts and in its finished location. Printing files are free for the asking, switch, shaft, and bearings can be bought on eBay or from 3-D printer parts vendor.

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Post by **plasmanewbie** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:52 pm

Wow! Wow! and Wow! Now that is awesome. How long does it takes to print a set of parts like that?

Post by **East German** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:28 am

I Like it

Peter

Post by **jmersereau** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:38 am

Looks great!
Jim

Post by **acourtjester** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:58 am

The Printed parts run about 3.5 to 4.5 hours each, with the printer I have, some may be quicker.

Post by **TJS** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:30 am

Really nice Tom.

SeanP · Post by **SeanP** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:02 pm

That's a great job there Tom! Well done, been using auto transmission fluid on linear bearings for last few months, works really well and easier to clean than any grease.

Post by **acourtjester** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:26 am

Thanks for the replies, laying in bed this morning I started to think of a mod for combining a magnetic break away into this design. I will post any changes when I make them.

SegoMan DeSigns · Post by **SegoMan DeSigns** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:04 pm

Nice build and yes you need the mag break away, The main torch body on a Hypertherm machine torch is $100+, You can buy a lot of filament for that price. You might want to mount some laser sockets on it as well.

Post by **acourtjester** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:58 pm

I have a laser located on the Y axis assembly another 3-D printed mount posted here some time back.

CarterKraft · Post by **CarterKraft** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:29 pm

Can I get these files if you don't mind?
weldonc@carterkraftcustoms.com

Post by **acourtjester** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:24 pm

Link from the Google drive has been sent and an email with a link sent to your above address.
Have fun
Tom

CarterKraft · Post by **CarterKraft** » Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:26 pm

Thanks! I already got the two top/bottom rail holders printed, working on the torch holders now.

The scale surprised me, any idea how long those rails were in the video or the above pix?

Edit: just ordered 300mm rods I'll figure out what works on my setup.

Post by **acourtjester** » Mon Aug 28, 2023 11:05 pm

The rails are hardened so you will need to cut them with a cutoff wheel

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