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Bill Kunz	30/03/2022 19:19:04
6 forum posts	I fabricated this pantograph shape plasma cutting machine for duplicating steel brackets and other hardware. A variable speed magnetic knurled rotor moves around an overhead mounted template. The plasma torch tip, directly below, duplicates the shape in steel up to the thickness capacity of your plasma cutter. Shapes that would fit in a 16 inch circle, and straight lines up to 36" can be cut. The frame of the machine is constructed of aluminum extrusions from the 8020 Company. The rest was fabricated from square tubing and cold roll steel bar. A model railroad transformer and small gear motor provide variable speeds in forward and reverse. Magnetic tracing rotor consists of a rare search magnet sitting atop a rotary burr. Small holes can be drilled after parts are cut out.
Ady1	31/03/2022 23:55:15
6137 forum posts 893 photos	Looks like a very capable setup Are you going to do a construction article?
Hopper	01/04/2022 00:03:21
7881 forum posts 397 photos	That is really ingenious. And equally well executed. Nice job!
Jeff Dayman	01/04/2022 00:14:12
2356 forum posts 47 photos	Smart, and nicely made! well done.
Michael Gilligan	01/04/2022 06:43:20
23121 forum posts 1360 photos	Good thinking, and neat execution More details [ whether here or in MEW ] would be appreciated. MichaelG.
Bill Kunz	08/05/2022 15:11:09
6 forum posts	Posted by Ady1 on 31/03/2022 23:55:15: Looks like a very capable setup Are you going to do a construction article? A pdf file containing construction plans can be found here: Pantograph machine plans
Michael Gilligan	08/05/2022 18:05:44
23121 forum posts 1360 photos	Thanks for that, Bill MichaelG.

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