Robotic Drink Mixer

 by jamiep
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Step 2: Make Templates For Structure

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The parts for the drink mixer are made from 1/8" aluminum plate.  Mine were cutout using the waterjet process.  This machine uses a high pressure water stream with an abrasive compound to cut the parts.  I used the services offered by Bigbluesaw.com to cut my parts.  You simply upload a file to their site and they mail you parts.

Other materials (plastics, wood) can also be used.  If you don't want to go to the expense of waterjetting, you can use a jig saw or band saw to make your parts.

My templates were made to accomodate 6 plastic bottles that are about a liter each.  Your bottles may be different, so make your parts according to how many bottles/size of them.

You can see my finished template for the base, bottle support, and bottle holders.  Also there is the valve support and the compressed air tank supports.
 
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kunku says: Oct 5, 2010. 7:02 AM
is there any other eqiupments that can be used in the place of wood plasic and aluminium
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