Gary Campbell
08-03-2008, 12:45 PM
As I work towards getting a Dual Z installed on my 9660, one of the problems is getting dust collection switched between the 2 axis'.
Here is couple pics of the beta version of a valve that uses a SMC air operated rotary actuator to swap the upper dust hose from the collector between the Z and A dust foot hoses.
The valve will operate using control board outputs into a solenoid valve that will move the valve plate to the axis that is cutting.
543
544
Parts were cut from 1/2" solid PVC and 4" OD acrylic tube. Top tube swivels in valve plate as to not kink the hose. Ground wires will be added when permanently installed.
Gary
Here is couple pics of the beta version of a valve that uses a SMC air operated rotary actuator to swap the upper dust hose from the collector between the Z and A dust foot hoses.
The valve will operate using control board outputs into a solenoid valve that will move the valve plate to the axis that is cutting.
543
544
Parts were cut from 1/2" solid PVC and 4" OD acrylic tube. Top tube swivels in valve plate as to not kink the hose. Ground wires will be added when permanently installed.
Gary