DPE-1Daniel Payne Engineering

RunLast 2026-09-05

Tube Cutter V1

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I designed and built an automated tube cutter by developing the control system, programming the PLC and HMI, and integrating stepper-driven motion for precise cutting. I also handled wiring, validated system performance, and brought the machine together into a reliable, fully functional system.

  • Mechanical design
  • Control system
  • PLC and HMI
  • Stepper motion
  • Wiring

The build

The tube cutter build

Tube cutter front

Design

CAD model, front side

CAD model, back side

Cutter mechanism

Cutter mechanism CAD, stepper and lead screw

Cutter mechanism CAD, second view

Schematic

Tube cutter schematic

Schematic close-up: cutter driver

Schematic close-up: Arduino Uno Rev4 and touch screen

HMI validation