Magnetic Break-Away Machine Torch Mount

[The-Meerkat]

Crashed and broke my mount today. I’m thinking of going with a Magnetic Break-Away mount. Doing some Google searching, I see store bought ones ranging from $150 to $500. The top end one has safety cables so the torch doesn’t fall into the water below and has a switch that triggers E-stop when the magnets disconnect. I want all that. Short of spending a half-Grand or building one myself, anybody have thoughts on these things either good or bad? Recommendations?

[Rodw]

SeanP has a very good easy to make breakaway design on this forum. I would search for it.

[robertspark]

3d print one

[Rodw]

What I did

[The-Meerkat]

Nice

[SegoMan DeSigns]

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[The-Meerkat]

I designed one in Bobcad this week and 3D printed it while waiting for N52 magnets to arrive. The magnets came in and I glued them into place last night and covered the ones that can be seen with 3D printed plugs. I’m going to add a safety strap. Before installing, I’m also adding a couple micro limit switches to stop the machine if the two pieces come apart.

[robertspark]

nice

[SegoMan DeSigns]

Should have used a bright color

[The-Meerkat]

It’s definitely bright purple.

[maacmetal]

Mine is very similar to Rodw I might rebuild it a bit cleaner down the road if i can get my hands on a mill.i made a quick and simple magnet mount works great so far and cost me less than $15. Works great with the one 98 lb. magnet. Could use 2 maybe if your machine is real fast. The spring loaded detents work perfect for lining up. they click into the screw holes on the bearing

[maacmetal]

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[weldguy]

Simple effective looking mount maacmetal, nice job. Love seeing all the different ideas here.

[acourtjester]

there are more than you think from the DIY group Here is a neat on by a member here Xnaron.. It is neat as the torch stays captive if knocked off by a collision.

Maybe The Meerkat could post the STL file for those the want to try it.