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New 2 watt laser platform

Acro based 2 watt laser platform
80watt Lasercutter, workingarea 105x52[cm], steel frame

I will write a short buildlog here with mostly pictures. I designed this lasercutter in solidworks(not totally finished) for a good overview and such that the steel tubes could be lasercut by a company, the metal frame is based on the lasercutter the KÄSER, which you can find on cnczone.nl. The mechical parts are designed by myself because I had no mill to my use, so the mechnical parts are lasercut(same company as tube) steelplates welded together.
My 80w Laser build (1000x1000 cutting area)

This is a 80w laser which I am building (picture of the case) the frame is constructed with normal square tubing with plastic corners. this laser needs to live outside

Build Author
cory stafford
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4279
Home built laser cutter

This is a laser cutter built with intent to use arduino as controller for a co2 cutting laser.

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
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8352
Update Eleksmaker with Openbuild eccentrics for X-Carriage

A simple approach to making the Eleksmaker A3 Laser build have a better functioning X-Carriage! Of course this assumes you bought an Eleksmaker A3 or plan to.

Build Author
George Motichka
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3351
Transformer

I wanted a machine that could easily switch between 3D Printing and Laser Engraving

Build Author
CandlerCustoms
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4717
Candler Customs - Custom CNC Machine

Inexpensive Custom CNC Machine or swappable Laser Engraver utilizing OpenBuilds ACRO System
![Acros with customizations [WIP]](https://builds.openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/6/6329.jpg?t=1517104699)
Build Author
Sam Price
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5233
Acros with customizations [WIP]

This is a work in progress ACROS build with new legs and wire tracks.

Build Author
Nicademus
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8690
CNC/3DPrint/Laser/Mill (formerly CNC-inator3000)

Ultimately - the design is based on the highly successful Ultimaker concept, for which a regular size costs in the thousands, and one of this size would be edging into the 10's of thousands. Expected Build cost - <$800 It is a X/Y Cartesian printer with Raising/Lowering Z axis (Hotbed.) - Overall size is 610mm x 610mm x 750mm - with build volume of around 450mmx450mmx450mm - and will also have the ability to change work tools - such as for CNC Routing, Lazer etching, 3d Scanning, etc.

Build Author
Glenn Weston
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10151
"AcroCadabra" My Acro Laser built with my C-Beam XL

Well I built a C-Beam XL around a year ago, I am still learning things as I make stuff with it, it has been quite a wonderful learning experience. Now I have gained enough confidence and knowhow to Mill the required Plates to build an Acro Laser System using the Acro Laser Sketchup Model. I have pulled the Model apart in Sketchup, isolated the Plates and generated the G-Code to cut/Mill the plates. I have used Sketchucam to generate the G-Code. I Use Mach3 on my C-Beam XL to Mill.
Phlux Core XY Laser Etcher

A 750mm x 1000mm Core XY Laser Etcher/Cutter. To cut down on cost I tried to have as many parts as possible be printed.
Silverchris's Laser Cutter

Work in Progress of a laser cutter design. Based on the CoreXY build from https://makerstore.com.au

Build Author
pedrofernandez
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7277
ACRO 20x20

The Acro Laser Machine Build
ORCA Laser Build

This is my take on the Acro Laser system made from mostly salvaged, scrap, or leftover parts. I modified the plates in an attempt to maximize the cutting area and I wanted a lightweight adjustable Z axis.
Desktop 4-Axis Nema 23

This build is specific to a furniture design I am trying to bring to market. My first attempt to build a machine. I have looked at other build submissions to help me figure out where I would like to start. The workable volume should 36" W x 6" D x 6" T. The goal is to become more comfortable with the electronics side of machines I enjoy using and also lower the cost of my product by reducing man hours in the manufacturing process. Yay!

Build Author
jpjoshua
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11715
Arduino Grbl Laser CNC

Arduino powered Laser CNC using GRBl firmware.

Build Author
Todd Brous
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4827
Modified Acro with build plate, Z-axis and OPT Laser

Modified Acro for laser engraving. Extra height and and a sturdy build surface for part fixtures, custom mount plates, OPT Laser, and a Z-Axis.
V5- 2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )

2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )
Galvos

3d printable galvos

Build Author
Hilleke
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7124
Acro System cable management and enclosure

wooden parts of the enclosure can be removed easily used the existing extraction of my glass bead burners

Build Author
pedrofernandez
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9284
K40 Cube Laser Cutter

The k40 cube is a laser cutter build using mostly stock parts of the chinese k40 laser
Starting my build 2.8mx1.4m

Starting my cnc router, laser and plasma using aluminium 80x80
ECNCML (budget mashup)

This build summarizes my CNC milling and laser engraving machine conversion from a dimensional lumber frame and electrical mess to an all aluminum frame with a safe and well constructed (IMHO) control system with the resources I had available.
LaserShark300

300x300 belt drive laser etching/cutting platform. The design was borrowed from another's blog and customized to fit materials on-hand. Was a very fun project to assemble.
Laser cutter

Full aluminium profiles construction. Synrad 50w CO2 laser. Ruida controller. Yaskawa servo motors
Project Infinity co2 laser

1m x 1.8m 60w co2 laser build.

Build Author
holographic
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7299
Laser DIY

How i construct and create my DIY Co2 Laser cutter and engraving mashine. details will follow
Hevavy duty 1300mm x 1300mm laser cutter Ceramic tube Servo motors

Starting the next Laser build, Plan to complete within 60 days.
Vacuum laser table

Large 10’x6’ vacuum table made from steel tubing and 1/4 inch steel plate
Large format laser

Large format laser build for Student use at my school as well as some personal use.

Build Author
James Evanko
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6355
Laser Displacement Golf Ball Scanner

Getting an accurate scan of a golf ball can be difficult with general-purpose 3D scanners. This purpose-built golf ball scanner uses a very accurate Keyence LK-081 laser displacement sensor with an Open Builds linear actuator for the vertical axis and a Sherline CNC rotary table for the turntable. Scan detail is determined by the sample step size and can be set arbitrarily based on desired scan time.

Build Author
mjenkins5720
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2302
Modified LEAD machine

At the moment this build is in progress, I will be updating the files as I finish the remainder of the machine. This machine is intended to be a multipurpose CNC, but a bit bigger than a desktop unit. The machine is scalable in the X and Y axis.
x_y_module laser engraver

low cost 2 axis cnc laser, really portable and easily expandable
Rotary Axis for Laser Engraver/Cutter

This is a fully adjustable, low profile rotary axis for your Laser Cutter. Many OpenBuilds components are used, plus a handful of 3D printed parts.

Build Author
Bruce Walker
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6369
BD's Burn Box - ACRO Laser Engraver System

Two plus years in the making, I finally have a working ACRO 510 laser engraver system complete with enclosure and air filtration.

Build Author
Joe F
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7568
Rack and Pinion Cartesian Mill

This is a rework of a previous build I did on here, a mostly printed cartesian CNC. Initially intended to just be an update to that, but so many things changed including the linear motion and every single part has been modified significantly that I felt as though it deserved a whole new build.

Build Author
Neil Scott
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2554
Barcelona Build

This will be my second CNC build but this time a proper CNC not a small desktop model that I played with for a while to learn Gcode, It was great but now its time to start playing with the big boys and girls.
1250x1000 Build

A new design of my based on a couple different machines I have seen both on openbuilds and youtube. In the end will have a and X/Y workspace of 1250mm x 1000mm and a Z axis range of about 200mm.
Acro 1010 with 10 watt Laser

Built a 32"x40" ACRO Kit for my 10watt Endurance Laser. Put it in a stand alone clamshell cabinet, added a 340cfm 6" fan and variable speed switch for the fan. Using LIght Burn for my primary software. It seems to be work well.
LEAD CNC 1010 Laser Modification

Easy All-in-One Laser and Mounting Kit for your Openbuilds CNC.

Build Author
Daniel Stewart
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1468
Ultra sun cutter

A sun cutter only using mirror and glass balls with x and y table movement
Z Axis for ACRO

Created a small Z axis for the ACRO motion system. I wanted to more easily adjust the height of the laser to accommodate various thicknesses of material, without having to manually loosen screws to adjust. Also wanted to be able to vary the height for multiple cutting passes on some materials. Try to stick to a similar aesthetic as the original ACRO system and plates.
Vulcan: 750x1200 V slot 90W Co2 Laser

Tried to get best value and minimal footprint!
KRE CO2 2x4 Laser

Large Format CO2 Laser Cutter
GIGAWATT 2.1 LASER CUTTER

Progetto di un laser CO2 da 50w Autocostruito, con scheda di controllo MKS Sbase v.1.3 Firmware Smoothieware versione CNC Struttura realizzata con profili T-slot 20x20 e 20x40
1.3m x 1.3m RF laser cutter

RF 100w laser cutter build, aluminium extrusion
Laser engraver

CNC laser with GRBL firmware on board

Build Author
Jacob Christiansen
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6148
ACRO 1010 with custom Z axis

This is my build for an ACRO system with a custom z-axis for changing z height for focusing or for adjusting depth when making multiple passes when cutting.
(Smaug) 100w 1500x1000mm CNC Laser

Laser CNC made with mostly Openbuilds and amazon sourced components. Lots of 3d printed components as well. The main purpose is to cut EVA foam.
Corexy laser

I have tested my Opt Lasers laser module on a "open" frame for some time. Decided that I want to test a corexy setup and combine it with a boxed/enclosed design - my goal is to get high precision + a safe setup with protection from the laser light + a fan to extract the smoke/exhaust..
big_recnc v2.0

cnc made with a 6mm metal body .
ME - Laser CNC

Build of a small laser engraver using V-slot profiles and 3d printed parts
K40 upgrades

Cheap chinese K40 laser upgrades, including 60x30cm working area, MKS or SKR controllerboard (smoothieware or marlin, not yet decided.) Light, psu and a bit more :)
My C-Beam build and modifications

Modified C-Beam which I plan to add a laser module and eventually convert to C-Beam XL size.
Dedicated Rotary Laser Made from Scrap and Spares

A clone of https://openbuilds.com/builds/dedicated-compact-rotary-axis-laser-engraver.10204/
Budget friendly starter build

DIY CO2 laser build. Budget friendly, 2020 T/V-slot profiles and scalability.

Build Author
OpenBuilds
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26250
BlackBox X32

The next level of CNC motion control solutions. Packed with advanced new features and built on the reliability of the proven BlackBox system
My ACRO Build

An ACRO laser put together with some repurposed and some new parts.

Build Author
CONUCON
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4944
3DTwinX Gantry CNC System

Belt driven 3-axis linear system for high precision and low costs. > Threading and linear real cutting needed
LEAD 1010 PLASMA Add-On

LEAD 1010 PLASMA Add-On is a great modification you can do for your LEAD 1010 to convert it into a metal cutting monster machine!

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
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4518
ACRO System w/Laser 80W

This is my version of the OpenBuilds ACRO System CNC, a 1010 version (1000mm x 1000mm). I need this machine to build PCB prototypes within 2-days at maximum. I will try to build PCBs using drill and laser methods...

Build Author
robert christensen
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222
Tool holder

I saw a video of some one pouring resin in a mold,so i did a little research, i bought some resin,and some molds and magnets all from Amazon, it took me several tries and a big mess but it finally finished. The first pour i poured a small batch to make a templet,i marked all the holes that needed drilling then i marked the underside of the mold where i wanted the magnets, next was making the pcs i needed
