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…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…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…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
Read more…So, after producing 15 or so poles on my x winder I was wondering what everyone has been using for their mandrels? So far it looks like cardboard is popular, but I imagine this would be too inconsistent for my parts. I have read that mandrels should
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How have you been going with winding angle selection? I understand the 90’ is optimal for burst strength (which many of you will use for rocketry), but I am generally trying to optimise bending stiffness. I started out using all 45’ p
Read more…I have been slowly been getting better at making poles: Here are some of my early frankenpoles:
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
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