I'm working on trying to piece together parts to add pipe cutting capabilities to our plasma table. The goal is to be able to cut 8" round standard pipe down to 1 1/4".
I think I've got everything figured out except what I am going to do to rotate the pipe.
My thought was to use a 5:1 planetary gear box.
Maybe this one: link to gear box I'm not sure if I need one with smaller backlash though.
Next is a chuck and chuck mount.
I was thinking of having rollers under where the chuck was so I wouldn't have to worry about supporting the pipe. Still undecided.
I found some head stocks, but they are pretty expensive.
I'm thinking maybe going with plummer blocks and some sort of shaft.
Haven't sourced a chuck yet, but I've seen some nice self centering 4 jaw models.
Precision plasma sells a rotary chuck, but they require you to purchase their gantry setup. I already have a working plasma table already and just want to add the setup. I also noticed their chuck is not self centering.
Any suggestions for gear box, head stock and chuck would be appreciated.
Do you think a timing belt drive would be better than a gear box for this?
Thank,
Rich