Defintion and terms:
- X axis : Axe longitudinal parallel to the table depth,
- Y axis : Vertical axis, perpendicular to the table,
- Z axis : Axe transversal, parallel to the table width,
- Initial position (Position initiale) : Rest position for the wire, before any cut,
- Usefull width (Largeur utile) : Maximal width of the table,
- Distance XX: Interval between the two X axis,
Machine related parameters:
The following tables should help you preparing you machine configuration
and planning a cut project. Just print them and use them as canevas.
- Fixed parameters (Build-in parameters)
| Parameter Type | Value | Units |
| Motor type (number of steps/360°) | steps/revolution | |
| Control thread characteristics (mm advance/ 360°) | mm/revolution | |
| Overall displacement on both axis (The stops shall not be reached during operation) | mm | |
| Diameter of the hot wire. | mm |
- Variable parameters (for each cut project)
| Parameter Type | Value | Units |
| Distance between trolleys (if both trolleys are fixed on the table, it is a fixed parameter) | mm | |
| Foam block dimensions | ||
| Height | mm | |
| Length (span) | mm | |
| Root width: | mm | |
| Tip width: | mm | |
| Foam block positionning / location: | mm | |
| Z centered block ?: | [Y/N] | |
| If YES, Distance to left axis (Offset Z): | mm | |
| If NO, no parameter to define | ||
| Distance to reference axis (Offset X0) | mm | |
| Cutting speed | mm/sec |
Description of the block to cut:
- Wing, part of wing, stabilizer, rudder
| Parameter type | Value | Units |
| Block height: | mm | |
| Right block width: L1 (Inclusive of LE and TE margins) | mm | |
| Left block width: L'1 (Inclusive of LE and TE margins) | mm | |
| Block length L2 (inclusive of margins required for lengthwise wire kerf compensation) | mm | |
| Sweep back | Degrees | |
| Clearance height | mm |
Description of the part to cut:
- Wing, part of wing, stabilizer, rudder
| Type de paramètres | Valeur | Unités |
| Root section | ||
| Root chord | mm | |
| Relative thickness | % | |
| Tip section | ||
| Tip chord: | mm | |
| Relative thickness | % | |
| Part/Segment length. | mm | |
| leading edge sweep back | Degree | |
| Twist | Degree | |
| Dihedral (optional). | mm | |
| Leading Edge thickness | mm | |
| Trailing Edge width | mm | |
| Skin thickness | mm | |
| Spar(s) Position(s) | mm | |
| Spar(s) Dimensions | mm | |
| Left/Right wing indicator | ??? |
- Fuselage, Fuselage segment
| Start section | ||
| End section | ||
| Segment length | ||
| Skin thickness |