oval tubing
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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resin batch modification
I also made this roller with teflon stock. It's kept in place with two aluminum angles with pins as axle so it rolls better.
Read more…curved mandrels and other non symmetrical forms etc
Hello to all of you equally.
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 (money of course
Read more…Random Delivery Head Fault
Hi,
Has anyone else encountered an error with the delivery head were at a random point in a wind sequence it will just ram the payout eye into the mandrel and drag it along to the end of carriage axis? I have checked the g-code and cant find any error
Read more…Parameter A in the G code
Hello.
Explain what the parameter A means in each frame of the G code please.
G1 F4,00 Z21,35 S10,25 C112,81 A187,02 [MOVE LEFT END]
G2 K40,00 F0,37 Z23,74 E2,17 Y0,12 R1,25 B42,65 U1,22 V2,39 H21,35 W0,12 S6,00 C163,00 A350,02 [CW ELLIPSE AT LEFT END]
some improvements
I made this roller gluing two concave rollers and washers. This helps keeping the filament centered. I was having issues with the filament slipping out of the flat roller and getting stuck in the side.
I'm thinking on buying a 3D printer and making
Read more…2 Axis transiton at the ends
Hi there
I was wondering if it is possible to adjust the transition speed at the ends of the winding. As the ends tend to slip I am thinking a slower Transition from 45 to 90 degrees at the ends may improve this problem.
Any thoughts on that?
Read more…Sliding end winds
Hi everyone!
I use XW-2 and have a problem that I hadn't managed to solve. The end winds slide down of mandrel when the carrige changes direction. How can I fix the plies?
My ideas as follows:
1. to change a winding angle at the end of the mandrel, I me
Read more…What I have made so far
I have been slowly been getting better at making poles: Here are some of my early frankenpoles:
Upgrading the kickstarter model winders
The upgrades to the new 2 and 4 axis models look great and I am looking to do the following upgrades and was wondering whether anyone had some feedback on these proposals or had thought of doing something similar?
Relocate spool holders above the mand
Read more…Issues with 4th axis
Hi there
i just assambled the Xwinder and startet runnig some tests.
Now there are some issues with die DHR axis. Firstly on the drawings tabbed ring for locating the axis seems to be at a 45° angl towards the roller which isn't possible if the holes a
Read more…Almost up and running!
Hello all.
I recently received my 4 Axis machine and am eager to get going with it. I have it set up on 12' long bars and have a few questions from the community.
1. I have noticed that my set up has a decent amount of torsional flex and sag. I will
Read more…Mississippi State University Space Cowboys, Progress With the X-Winder
Just wanted to share some of what Mississippi State University's rocket design team has been using our X-Winder for!
We're currently working towards setting a speed record for a collegiate rocket launch at just over Mach 4, and a huge part of that is
Read more…4Axis issues
Hello everyone.
I have worked with this winder for few weeks now. I'm still unable to get DH Linear to work properly. The problem seems to be that the executor software doesn't recognize the position signal from the motor. If i check "Help"-> "about"
Read more…Eventual capabilities of the 4 axis machine
The 4 axis machine currently looks pretty good at winding pressure vessels. But I would one day like to wind complex bicycle related parts like T joints and elbows. These seems to be able to be filament wound (videos below) and I was wondering if the
Read more…Modifications
My X winder is by far the best machine in my workshop. It works straight out of the box, makes high precision parts and also looks pretty neat. Being a tinkererer with a 3d printer though, means I was always going to make some modifications. Today I
Read more…How much advantage is there in 3 axis winding?
I just checked out the 3 axis winding demo and it looks like it would allow for a better part than the 2 axis, by providing better pressure distribution. How much difference would this make to the parameters (bending stiffness to weight ratio etc)?
Read more…Finishing and moulds
I have been having some problems getting a grade A finish on my parts and was wondering if anyone is achieving this? My problem is that as the tape contracts it leaves some impurities, like resin rich areas which then have to be sanded back, which ta
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