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The Franken Rotor

Yes another K40 Franken machine dedicated for round objects,,,
Large format plasma ox

I will update this as I go, cad files upon request. My x beam is basically a belt driven r7
W|W plasma/drag knife 1500x1500 (floating head & z-axis)

Step by step designing and implementing of my plasma approach
Y-1200 co2 laser

Y-1200 Build The Y-1200 has a cutting area of 1200 x 600mm and the main chassis has a external size of 1620 x 955 x 450mm. The recommended power output is 60-90W, this can also be increased with the use of an extension box. designed by furtherfabrication ROB CHESNEY FREELANCE INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER.
cnc plasma table

ive got most of the wire harness made up too im using Chinese electronics for now I will upgrade later when this thing makes me some cash lol im using a ibm think center to case to hold my electronics ive got a 25' parallel cable to put some distance between the table and the computer

Build Author
Glenn Weston
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10154
"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.
60W CNC Laser build

Laser CNC, 60W, didn't have one yet... have to :) This build is a retrofit of a surgical laser into a CNC.
CO2 laser

http://www.buildlog.net/sm_laser/drawings.html using this as a baseline.... Going to try and use all or most off the shelf parts.
Laseroko Laser Engraver Build

After expanding a Shapeoko 2 with the rails and motors left over, make yourself a laser engraver.
Laser Mount

This is a mount I wanted to build for a laser project using OpenBuilds part router mount.
3 Axis MultiTool - 3D printer, CNC Mill and Plasma Cutter

So in short this build is a work in progress; it aims to make a large 3d printer, medium size CNC mill and a small plasma cutter all in one CNC unit.
(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.
Powder coated multi CNC Z Axis plasma adapter with Prox.

Powder coated multi CNC Z Axis plasma adapter with Proximity sensor. . It can also hold a 80mm Router head/Spindle as seen in my router build.

Build Author
COMsulting
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9287
1x1 Meter Laser Engraver

Building of a big open frame laser engraver.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
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9287
K40 Cube Laser Cutter

The k40 cube is a laser cutter build using mostly stock parts of the chinese k40 laser
laser add-on for C-Beam machine

3.8 W laser add-on for C-Beam machine. Can easily be swapped with the router.

Build Author
Superslinky
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9253
K40 Laser Build (Major Changes)

Major K40 Laser Mod
Dedicated Compact Rotary Axis Laser Engraver

Compact Dedicated Rotary Axis Laser Engraver

Build Author
Asaku
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9094
mBOX

Hi! This build is, or at least should be, a multipurpose box (mBOX). Due to limited space I want to build something that can serve multiple purposes such as 3d printing, 3d scan, plexiglass cutting and hopefully some milling too (both wood and metal). Switching between modes should involve switching heads and worksurface (change heatbed with a wood platform and viceversa). (for the scan part I'm thinking of integrating this opensource project into the frame: http://www.freelss.org/ )
Ike:Laser

A 2 axis laser engraving machine, with a manual Z axis.

Build Author
deltajegga
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9055
THE delta

probably as big as you'd want it...

Build Author
Robert Mech
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8936
LayerFused X301 - CoreXY Large Volume Printer

The X301 is a CoreXY 3D Printer that has a small footprint and a large 300x300x330 build area. The open style of this printer breaks the "Cube" mold of many other printers in this class but still retails rigidity and great performance.

Build Author
M1dn1ghtN1nj4
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8900
The Beast

This is a heavily modified system based on the RatRig V-Cast. Lots of personal touches, and a LOT more to come!
New 2 watt laser platform

Acro based 2 watt laser platform
Horizontal Cantilever or Vertical Diode Laser Engraver

Light weight portable Laser Engraver (6.5lbs - 12lbs)
Fun and Functional Laser Build

A very fun and fulfilling build. I can't say enough about the whole Open Builds site and Open Source movement. I strongly believe this is the fastest and most creative way of getting ideas out of the mind, and onto the floor.

Build Author
Nicademus
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8693
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.
Laser cutter project by students

This build is made by students from Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, department Engineering. Every quarter a new group continues the work of the previous group. We have been working on the project since september 2015, and as it is a work in progress, a lot will be added later. The first months have mainly been about designing and building an XY-table on which later all the electronic components will be added and the laser.

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openhardwarecoza
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8643
3D Printer 320x220x200

Someone donated a E3D Volcano to me (http://e3d-online.com/Volcano/V6-VOLCANO-POWER-PACK-175-UNIVERSAL-24V) and with a super hotend like that, it feels like a waste to stick it into a small 3D printer. So I decided I want a 320x220mm (XY) machine, 200mm Z is plenty for me

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griso
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8565
3d nika

Over 840 parts. Of whom around 450 are screws and nuts, more than 100 parts are printed on a 3D printer, the frame consists of about 60 components. There is nearly 40 electrical components connected with tens of meters of wires, most of them sleeved.

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Gooshpoo
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8551
Gooshpoo's H style cnc machine

A cool project about my cnc machines unique style.

Build Author
Anglesachse
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8487
Zorkbot

Corexy, with possible head change (3d, cnc, laser)

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
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8355
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
boutrous
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8306
Laser Rotary Attachment

Build Summary updated after parts list completed

Build Author
Hisha
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8296
Sphinx XL/R7

A 1000mm x 1000mm Sphinx/R7 build.

Build Author
Bob Darrow
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8295
BA3DP

A slightly more than one half cubic meter 3D Printer using V Rails, V Rollers, "C" Rail, mounting plates, and a bunch of 3D printed brackets to provide strength and stability to the frame. Rigidity was the goal and precision and accuracy the result. The software is a whole other topic, many weeks spent dialing that in to make the printer print.

Build Author
Karan Singh Sisodia
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8251
CNC Laser

CoreXY based CNC Laser machine.
core xy smoothie

i had som left over parts and i dit like to test the corexy control so this is wat i came up with. sorry bad englich.
Minimalist Laser Platform

Minimalist laser platform built with Makerlink connectors and modified Nema 17 stepper mounts used as gantry plates.

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
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8188
Foldable Rainwater Collector

Realisation of my idea about a foldable collector for rainwater, which is light and easy to make. People around the world need water and can collect rain water with this collector. I made it for syria and all too.
C-Beam XXLarge "Laser "Tank""

A re-imagining of Dollarz81's XXL Tank in Laser form

Build Author
Tinker
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8070
Kitchen Space Saver

The frame is made from all open builds parts, add the rubber feet and pads for the glass. The glass is clear 12" x 16" x 1/4" with a polished edge. A light basket slides on the countertop.
CNC Glass Grinder

This is a 1-Axis CNC Glass Grinder. It uses a hobby grinder to miter a precise angle on the edge of a piece of glass.

Build Author
DiggerJ
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8011
Babe - The Big Blue (Laser) OX Build

A 1000 x 1500 OX build with the ability to router cut dovetails as well as laser engraving and light cutting.

Build Author
jaron kennell
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7925
Rezo 1390 100W CO2 Laser

This laser is a beast. Designed by Jonathan Frost, and built with 45x45mm aluminum for ultimate rigidity. It has a 4'x3' bed with a pass through that can be utilized to cut full 8x4' sheets of plywood, and has a motorized bed. Rēzo is not only faster and more capable than lasers like Thunder Lasers Nova 51 and Aeon Nova 10, but the final build costs are 40-60% less than said commercially available machines. Plans can be found at https://rezo1390.bigcartel.com/product/rezo-1390-plans

Build Author
John J Talavera
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7899
CNC FOR EVERYONE, THE DUCK!

www.cncforeveryone.com. the Duck is something that i think would be helpful in my shop since we already do cold casting.

Build Author
Krishnakumar
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7815
Hobby OX CNC

This "hobby OX" CNC is built for multiple purposes such as cutting and engraving various materials, laser etching and cutting, etc... Its a great platform for hobby enthusiasts like me where this machine can be used for so many different purposes effectively and efficiently!

Build Author
Mark Carew
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7728
OpenBuilds PowerCase

A simple to assemble, super clean and safe PSU case solution that fits into the OpenBuilds wire management ecosystem

Build Author
Mohsen Abbasi
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7660
Portable Foam Cutter

A portable foam cutter to make your forms everyware using a LiPo Battery.

Build Author
Joe F
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7572
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.
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.
CO2 laser cutter

A build which is based on a metal frame and aluminium plate which I salvaged from a skip. The frame is sized to hold 19" rack units so I'll build my control box into a 3U rack unit (also salvaged). The area available for the build is 700x1200mm. I'll sling a 60W CO2 tube under the base, the beam path will be initially upward into the enclosure.
Large Laser cut table build

Large 6 x 10 foot laser table build. New to building CNC

Build Author
holographic
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7300
Laser DIY

How i construct and create my DIY Co2 Laser cutter and engraving mashine. details will follow

Build Author
pedrofernandez
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7278
ACRO 20x20

The Acro Laser Machine Build

Build Author
Lindsey Lewis
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7261
CNC Mini Mill Build

CNC Mini Mill build with some mods after following standard build on Youtube video.

Build Author
Weldsmith
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7178
CUT SMITH

I am building a multi tool CNC. I plan to have a quick change tooling system that will accept Routers, oxy acetylene torch, Plasma torch. etc. there will be a water bed under the convertible router table / work bench. The inspiration to build this machine is from having a small garage and not a shop.
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.
laser gantry use mini v end block my own design

i always make laser cutting machine, but when i see openbuilds, this can make more cheap gantry for make laser cutting.

Build Author
Hilleke
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7125
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
John J Talavera
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7108
Rotomolder

A simple low cost rotomolder.

Build Author
MrMojoRisin
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7027
IIOT WiFi Portable CNC Plasma Cutter

IIOT WiFi Plasma CNC.

Build Author
Simon Rafferty
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6989
Rigid Delta

A Rigid Delta Printer using C-Beam screw actuators
Rigidbot Big with glass bed

Started with a Rigidbot Big Added a single flat glass bed Used a Smoothieboard clone driving DRV8825
Custom 40W Laser Cutter

So this is my custom 40W build. I wanted to make another laser similar to the one I built but a lot smaller and an all in one system so that if I ever decide to do a farmers market or something similar, I wanted to be able to put the laser on the back of the car and drive to whatever location. I think it's going to work. It will be see-through with lights and screens eveywhere. The lights alone should attract people like flies. That's the plan anyway.
Based on 608 tube Plasma Cutter

Simple steel tube design Plasma water table

Build Author
mirage335
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6832
TazStiff

Portable, high-speed, low-cost advanced multi-tool desktop factory derived from LulzBot Taz and TazMega.
Plasma CNC, 4'6" × 8'8" v0318

A plasma table able to cut 4'6" x 8'8" sheet. Low cost as possible.

Build Author
openhardwarecoza
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6678
Pocket Ox (Sheetmetal)

Small CNC - made with some custom lasercut+bent sheetmetal parts + Openbuilds V Slot
CNC Plasma Table 006

Inexpensive plasma table. Accurate, fast, and low maintenance.
Easy to build and robust 3D printer framework

Lord willing I will be showing you how build a robust and easy to build 3D printer framework using V-Slot rails and rollers. It's a little bulky, but it has all spring tensioned rollers on all axes, and can be built entirely without custom machining on any parts. You will need digital calipers, a drill press, a carbide toothed miter saw for cutting aluminum extrusions, and lots of little screws!
Soundproof case for Ox

Not much to say... Soundproofing box for noisy works... Build in MDF and 20 mm plexiglas. Very effective!!!
Laser engraver

CNC laser with GRBL firmware on board
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.

Build Author
Fábio Pires
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6433
Frezar - Desktop CNC

This is a small desktop CNC inspired by the Mini OX project. It's designed with the nema 17 motors in mind. It's a 650mm x 500mm machine that it will be used to mill cast acrlic.

Build Author
Bruce Walker
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6370
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
andrizzle
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6365
Printer1

Open source 3D printer with very powerful heated bed and light weight x axis design. Full source repository can be found here: https://github.com/a-drizzle/Printer1

Build Author
James Evanko
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6357
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
patnap71
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6180
MEGADELTA, TLM CLONE with 500MM bed

All metal frame 500mm bed Delta 3D printer

Build Author
Jacob Christiansen
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6153
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.
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..
Home made CNC Plasma Cutter

Not completed yet but it does work, I will be changing small things as I finish the build and I have learned a lot from this build I am looking forward to finishing this one and Building another maybe larger table.
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!
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 :)
Zebu ( OX clone with Brasil materials)

An OX clone with alternative parts.
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.

Build Author
Shaun Weitzel
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6001
OpenBuilds Lead 1515

First build of a Lead 1515!
Vacuum laser table

Large 10’x6’ vacuum table made from steel tubing and 1/4 inch steel plate
Update for my 3D Printer - Big Size

I like combo machines, so I upgrade my 3D Printer with a Laser. It is a double head combination. The Laser is easy removable.
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.

Build Author
DaveStewart
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5559
Small C-Beam Plate Maker With Remote Login & Operation

C-Beam Plate cutter with Raspberry Pi V3, Arduino Mega2560 and Camera. Remote login & operation via SSH with cnc.js server, mjpg server on the Pi.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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5548
OpenCase Mounting Kit

The OpenCase Mounting Kit makes wire management quick and easy!
Silverchris's Laser Cutter

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

this is my first attempt at a CNC Table

Build Author
inhan
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5488
openbuilds rovo 1000mmx1000mm(rovo x)(korea)

Open build rovo 1000mm * 1000mm. (Rovo x ver) 20.06.2015 now in progress. rovo kit is the 10th product. 8th rovo 750,9 th rovo1000, 10th rovo x ver progress at the same time. 10th item is an aspect of 1000. It changes the size and z-axis has been up.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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5486
MakerSL MSL-7 Laser Cut Tape Dispenser

An easy simple Tape Dispenser, spawned out of necessity, and shared for the fun of it...
M10CUBE PICO CNC. A Universal Controller

An attempt is to be a Unified Modular Controller based on M10CUBE platform. For GRBLHAL and MARLINHAL applications. HAL porting is under way 1 - WIZnet Pico Clone W5100S-EVB-Pico 2 v- 6 X StepStick. Not sure about the sixth driver, (Pico pins limitation) . External connectors for larger drivers 3 - Opto - isolated spindle PWM. 4 - HMI 5 - I/O on diferent modules and Ethernet 10MBPS communication. Patches will be written to GRBLHAL for Ethernet I/Os (Interrupted).
5'x10' CNC Plasma/Mill Table

Plasma Mill CNC
![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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5235
Acros with customizations [WIP]

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

Build Author
Anthony Bolgar
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5217
Air assist/fume collector for Diode Laser Engraver

This is a work in progress
