Hi guys, we just got our X-Winder (Prague) and have the same issue as many - tow is slipping at the ends of mandrel even with maximum rotation of 230 degrees. We were thinking of adding plate of same diameter as mandrel with pins at both ends of…
Read more…is there a calualtion or table where is can figure out the thickenss of different degree completed layers. like i have incountered that 12k tow at 75 degrees is .48-.55 mm for a completed single layer. this would be really helpful when trying to…
Read more…Hi everyone this is my first time posting here. I am noticing an issue with the start of the second pass of a helical wind. On the second pass it tends to space out a good distance from the first pass going from right to left. On the return from…
Read more…Hi, I am comtemplating purchasing an x-winder to do some prototyping and I wanted to make sure the system will meet our needs. In the x-winder software, are you able to vary the wind angle within a single layer? We are wanting to produce a cone…
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I have a custom machine, 105 IN carriage.
Mandrel is 6:1
Carriage uses T2,5 mm teeth 1º pulley 20 to 2º pulley 60 teeth.
My problem is that 4.2 seems not posible to configure carriage out of standard gearing…
Read more…Hello everyone, Great to be part of this forum for this machine, already thinking about how I can redesign the squeeze without even winding yet.
I have been having extensive trouble and been trying to get my 4-axis X-winder up and…
Has anyone made a heated batch so the resin could be warmed to ~40-50C?
Read more…if I'm wrapping a oval shaped mandrel thats about 80mm by 30mm what do i set at the mandrel size in the software? 80mm? or do i have to calculate the circumference?
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when i begin my winding (2x) the carriage will go to the limit switch and then begin the next process but when it comes back it will hit the limit switch hard and just bang against it. i have tried messing with the z offset value but it keeps…
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Its my first post here, so straight to the point. I have been lurking here for a while to find more user reviews and opinions about this great looking machine. Reason why im still waiting before buying one…
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