Hi everyone.
I’m designing my CNC system compartment, and would like to know if there’s some software to help with that.
I need to get an overview of all electronics, air pressure, vacuuming, sensor inputs, buttons, computer etc. Essentially everything that’s needed besides the CNC hardware itself. First then I can start designing the inner placement of all wiring, hoses etc. for the compartment.
Some free software to design automation systems, please…
There is an icon set/language called uml that allows for laying out set ups
Dia is a free program like visio for Microsoft.
Dia is a free program like visio for Microsoft.
I did try Dia many years ago. I also do have access to Microsofts full range of programs as a MSDN developer. But I need a more specialised piece of software where i don’t have to first invent a lot of symbols. I rather want a complete set of automation symbols readily installed. Has Dia developed in that fields ?
They have a large number of symbol sets, but, I’m on my phone currently and can’t tell you what sets they have.
Hi @Henrik_Larsen . I usually use graph paper and pencil or conventional CAD. Solid works has new tools for this, but you are not designing anything too complicated. The easiest is to work with the real bits, or cut out scale pieces from graph paper and move them around. Think about your segregation - signals kept apart from VSD or Stepper cables for example. Read the manuals on the comonants regarding clearance around them for cooling. Oversize you trunking rather than undersize. It may look good on paper, then you can’t get the cables in. This is a one off so too big is not a problem. Obviously keep potential water leaks away from electrics and put ALL a power through the panel isolator, so that you know the whole panel is dead when isolated.
Great advises @Peter_Fouche Thanks.
I’ll be thinking especially about water routing.
I once worked for a small company where the cooler was mounted just above the computer rack. That made them sorry at least once.