Calling for CAD Models / Dimensions

[schaedj]

Okay, I've been trying to draw up some potential mods in AutoCAD / Inventor or Pro-E, which I really suck at, by the way, and I was wondering if any of you have created CAD models for this stuff already. The reason I need CAD models is that I have access to several CNC controlled machining centers and a CNC turning center, all of which are fed by a program called Synergy whcih generates the G code and takes either 2D or 3D cad models as an input. The guys in the machine shop don't have time to draw it up for me, but if I buy the materials and give them a model to work from, they'll do the conversion and schedule the run on the machine. Some things I'm looking for include:

Drawings of the 510 Atomizer (Thread, Inner and outer tube dims, bridge height from a reference point, etc)
Drawings of the 401 Atomizer (same info)
Drawings of various carts

I'm looking to develop an adapter that fits into or over the 510 or 401 and holds a custom-made cart and / or a juice dripping mod. I can see it in my mind, but I have to get it into CAD to make it happen.

Thanks in advance for any input...

 

[schaedj]

Bouncing this back to the top. Doesn't anyone work in CAD, or do you just not share that level of design? If not, my apologies, I'll keep working on my own. I'd also be interested in CAD models of any other mods out there (copper tube, etc.) With a CNC controlled turning center, I can cut just about any material / shape, and I have axis to a 5 axis tool changing mill as well. I run the lab at a engineering design center, so I have access to all of the toys after hours, and a couple of willing helpers...
I'd love to help out with a custom battery mod. I just think this stuff is fun.

 

[nicotime]

Well the only thing is that there is several tiny parts to each model and unless you plan on a huge run, the setup and programs debugging time involved probably wouldnt work out to well. I just think by the time you set tooling and part zero's your evening would be over...but I dont know the extent of your shop and equipment either, like if everything would have to be reset for normal production for the day. Also, I dont know if producing a copy of a 510 or whatever would have any copyright infringement problems either. As far as drawing a mod thats in your head...that would be another story. I dont know about the Synergy software...I always wrote the programs myself...and we had MasterCam...just an old timer I guess. I always spent more time debugging the software programs than it would take to write one that worked the first time anyway. Would be nice to have access to machines again though...I would be pumping out some of my own.

If you need help rendering or dimensioning a drawing that wouldnt be a problem.

 

[traderdan]

Hi schaedj
I work with Artcam cad ,cam . And a I use a mach3 controller but I also dont know the machine your useing but can write g code in a differnt types than I use with the art cam if you know what g code you used in that machine it would be easier .

 

[schaedj]

I have access to:

Mazak machining center with Mazatrol 50
Mazak turning center
Milltronics VM15

I don't know the actual G code header info required, which is why I was hoping to get the CAD models. I don't think CAD models would violate copy protection, since they would only represent electronic versions of publically available information (any more than making a Cad model of a piece of furniture to fit it in a room layout. Since I am not planning on making atomizers, just properly mating to them, I don't think I am in competition with the atty manufacturer. I know the 510 / 401 both use an M7 .5 thread, but the length / draw holes are hard to place correctly. I am primarily looking at a cart mod / feed system, so I need to know the correct dims / lengths for the mating on that end. I can use a mic, I just suck at it, and it would be easier to copy from someone else's homework...

Thanks for the offer of help. If Art CAM outputs a .dxf or .dwf or IGES, I could use that, too.

 

[FandZ]

I never enjoy drawing threads. It's not hard it's just a finicky operation. I just never trust them to be accurate. I can give you dimensions taken by hand with my digital calper but instead of having them machine threads, you could just tell them whole size that'll fit a pre-made battery connector and press that in. Until I tackle thread milling that's what I plan to do.

510 Battery Connector, Sealed

I used to use solid works but sketchup has spoiled me with it's ease of use. If your not good in cad I would suggest you try sketchup. There is a plugin that'll let you export as DXF.

I don't have a problem drawing something up for you. I'm currently working on a few designs to be milled out on my 3 axis machine. Anyhow PM me if I can help. You'll need to make an extra one for me if I like it