My latest CNC , table 2000mm x 3000mm
The Gcode test, was generated with SketchUcam (edited to include welding time)
Will be used to weld inox chamber expansion of milk cooler
Test with MIG welding
Later, if all goes well, will probably be used Laser (Nd:YAG) beam welding (LBW)

 

A short video test.

 

That is so cool, marco, and HUGE!

 

Thank you!

Unfortunately, there was a problem with the welding process
Started welding as well; thereafter; stainless plate deformed and twisted, pushed away from each other and had to stop.

I'll have to create a device which keeps the plates together
Perhaps a system with rollers; but still do not know how I do ...
My concern is a lot of pressure on the plates is necessary; and this may affect the axes (to stall the motors)

 

I don't know if your cross beam would support the opposing force, but what about some air cylinders that apply clamping pressure (maybe 4 points around the weld). Have a small foot pad on th end of each cyclinder and before the welder comes down the hold downs extend to apply pressure.
Otherwise that is really cool.

 

swarfer;
Every idea is welcome.
This solution was designed, but it takes a long time (there plates with 1800mm)
The welding is done manually (see blue trace on the plate) line by line with manual sheet metal bending machine, the reason to use the CNC to perform this work is to gain time and uniformity, it takes a long time is unfeasible .

hugs

 

jonquinn;
Every idea is welcome.
This solution was also designed, and is being considered.
But the deformation on the plate is so great we would need a larger course on the Z axis and the force required to do this, the current mechanism does not support the Z axis, we would have to change everything.
Also we can not overload the tabs of CNC (can break the screws).
Another problem is that the ultimate goal is to weld with laser, so that the solder is not a point (such as MIG), has to be a circle, you need movement in X, Y.
You can see the link the result we want
youtu.be/CXpZNVrdSo4?t=4m20s

hugs