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G&C Printer

The name of the printer is G&C Printer from Good & Cheap Printer. My goal was to design an printer that was good print quality and was cheap. The total cost of the printer is about 490€.

Build Author
Mac6986
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20321
Vinyl Application Roller table

Build progress of custom roller table for applying graphics

Build Author
Rick 2.0
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20026
C-Beam Mini Mite

A small system with a big bite. Design achieves a good balance between machine size vs. build area, rigidity and ease of construction all while keeping build cost as low as possible.

Build Author
Rob Taylor
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19672
Portable Diode Laser Cutter

Integrating custom machined components and off-the-shelf CNC components to create a portable diode laser etcher with air assist and reasonably substantial z-axis travel.

Build Author
CubeSpawn
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19638
CubeSpawn Ultimaker 3D Printer Module

This 3D printer is an implementation of the Ultimaker 3D printer Using the Modular approach, many of the parts from the CubeSpawn 3 axis mill translate straight across into this design, so adding new concepts should go quicker

Build Author
Savvas
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19487
C-Beam Lead Screw CNC Mountain

I’m making a desktop CNC machine based on the C-Beam platform. It will be driven by Tr8 Lead Screws, and initially made from 12mm birch ply plates.

Build Author
William Niedermeyer
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19359
Structured Light Turntable Scanner

3d Structured Light Scanner with Arduino Controlled Turntable
Big Ox Heavy Duty

A Heavy Duty version of the standard Big Ox build.

Build Author
ymilord
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19223
Small Portable PCB CNC Machine (CoreXY)

This is a small CNC mill/router specifically for manufacture PCBs. This is based on the corexy gantry setup. The plan is to have a small, light self-contained machine that can be used and easily but away when it's job is done.
LEAD CNC 1010 Laser Modification

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

GRBL, vvvv, drawbot, penchanger, custom plates

Build Author
Steve hope
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19078
8x4 CNC build

Routy cnc upgrade.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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18963
BldrBot S2

A Prusa i3 design running on Open Build's mini V wheels
OX Fixed Dust Shoe

A simple fixed dust shoe for your OX.

Build Author
Rob Taylor
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18823
M4: 1510SS Heavy Mk.I

A 1500x1200mm, 20mm rail and 1610 ballscrew, heavy-duty, four-axis gantry machine. As high speed as spindle power MRR will allow for. Approx 4 x 3 x 1ft travels, intermediate size between benchtop and floor-scale units. Aiming at $10-15k machine in the $3k region.

Build Author
alex_b
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18681
TACIT RONIN CNC - Flood Coolant Enabled C-Beam

The TACIT RONIN CNC is a fully enclosed C-Beam platform intended for flood coolant cutting of Carbon Fiber and G10 composites.

Build Author
John J Talavera
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18549
CNC FOR EVERYONE!

This build was very complex due to the fact I wanted to create a low cost larger than normal CNC. I did not want a MDF or plastic body. I wanted it to be able to do more than most CNC routers this size on the market.

Build Author
Savvas
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18496
CNC Control Box with VFD etc etc

I'm currently working on the CNC control box, before doing any future work on the CNC Mountain Machine. I want the controller to be future proof and as professional as I can manage. I am planning to use stepper drivers, PSU's, a motor contactor unit to turn everything on, as well as a VFD and proximity limits switches. Each video will document the process and steps involved in researching, designing, planning and assembling a controller. I am not a natural electrician so learning as I go.

Build Author
viktop
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18225
Simple CNC Router (Nema17, V-slot 2040, Arduino, GRBL)

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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18080
Nema 23 Belt and Pinion Actuator

This easy to build and effective system can take your builds to the next level! This design is strong and accurate and could be the solution/upgrade that you've been looking for!
The RAT. A form ply and aluminium hybrid.

A hybrid of form ply and aluminium. 835x1260x100mm working envelope.

Build Author
winand
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17877
YAOR (Yet Another Openbuilds Router)

Yet Another Openbuilds Router, my version :-)

Build Author
M^3
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17499
M Cubed 3 Axis Bluetooth CNC Controller

Low cost, Bluetooth enabled, 3 axis CNC controller. GRBL 0.9 compatible.

Build Author
Andre Cooke
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17369
CNC Greenland Paddle Carver build

CNC mill for carving / milling Greenland Paddles

Build Author
RobSaunders
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16989
Laser Cutter/Engraver OptLaser 6W with Z-axis

This was my first attempt for a laser platform. I'm using the OpenBuilds ACRO 20"x40 platform, 6W OptLaser, homemade z height and the xPro driver board.
Hurricane - Large 80cm x 80cm x 80cm cm build space project

Huge - Fast - Affordable

Build Author
alex_b
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16892
RONIN OX | The G10/Carbon Fiber Hogger

The Ronin OX is a dedicated fiber composite milling machine. I give a complete in-depth article on how to take a nearly stock OX build and easily turn it into something that can mill carbon fiber and G10 plate effectively and quickly.

Build Author
nicklogan
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16820
MDF Delta

A Rostock style delta bot with the parts which are typically 3D printed made from medium density fiberboard (MDF). It uses a home made hot end.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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16812
MakerSL MSL-8 OB Vise

Small Machining Vise designed around 20x80 Openbuilds Rail System

Build Author
SlyClockWerkz
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16785
1000mm X 1500mm OX CNC -- Fiber/Garolite

Building the full size OX.

Build Author
rusirius
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16747
MultiBOT LRP

A CNC platform designed with swapable heads to do laser engraving/etching/cutting, routing and milling, as well as 3D printing.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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16706
C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table

This OpenBuilds C-Beam XLarge X/Y Table is a great display of how easy it is to modify and create awesome configurations with the OpenBuilds system!

Build Author
Ronald van Arkel
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16472
Upgrading the C-Beam machine

So we have new plates, stronger motors, belt drive reduction, but what should we do with them? In this article you might find the answer you were looking for as we took an “old” C-Beam machine and started to upgrade the X/Z body and added more torque and precision to the Z-axis.

Build Author
Bobnet
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16318
Oversize ShapeOko as a 3D printer.

Converting a ShapeOKO into a 3D printer.
Dash X Direct, Cross-Beam 3d Printer

This is the next version of Dash, now operating much closer to its potential. Please message me if you need anything, such as Simplify3D settings, material information, design intent etc. Since the Pack-and-Go zip file is fairly large (120mB), here is a link where it can be downloaded: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3ygyo_tTrB4UYIV62_wtCSCbWuE3krT/view?usp=sharing Note: I use Solidworks 2022, acquired through their Solidworks for Makers program (check it out!). A super deal at $100/yr

Build Author
TomH
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16228
H-Bot CoreXY Cube with Fixed Build Plate

Use of V-Slot for frame and rails with option to use identical 500mm uncut lengths: 8 * 20x60 x 500mm 8 * 20x40 x 500mm 7 * 20x20 x 500mm (2 cut into four identical 125mm pieces for filament holders) Use of uncut 500mm rails obtained through use of 12 joining plates for use as spacers. Alternate approach is to trim two 20x40 and 1 20x20 rail by 6-8mm each. Build volume ~400mm cubed (with dual extruders). Use of only openbuilds components! Currently in design phase...

Build Author
CharlieShimota
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16094
Vox Solid State

I never thought owning a CNC machine was possible until I stumbled upon the Openbuilds site. After viewing numerous builds I was drawn to the Ox by Mark Carew but ultimately decided on a build of similar design, Halloumi by Savvas. It's a C-beam design driven by Nema 23 steppers with Acme lead screws. Like Savvas I will be fabricating temporary plates to get up and running then use the machine to mill the final plates. The material I'm using for the temp plates is solid surface (Avonite).
SMD Pick and place machine - Smoothieboard/OpenPnp

A dual head PNP machine that uses Openbuilds hardware, a Smoothieboard controller, dual camera vision, automatic/drag feeders, and OpenPnp.

Build Author
brw_racing
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16041
3d printed 2.5' X 2.5' cnc plasma cutting machine

Improvements to a cnc plasma cutter i designed a while back. Not that it really needs it to work but i think it could be an improvement.

Build Author
mytechno3d
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16027
Cut To Length Machine

A Cut To Length machine controlled by computer

Build Author
Kyo
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15981
Stinger Laser

3-Axis CNC Laser Engraver running grbl 1.1 in laser mode and Laserweb4.

Build Author
CubeSpawn
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15964
CubeSpawn 3 Axis Mill Module

Small Form factor based 3 axis Gantry style mill, Removeable mechanical module. Removable Electronics. with a removable machine pallet, for automation.
Solid basics CNC router

This build focuses on the basics to provide a good foundation to further enhance the ability to achieve tight tolerances
Ooznest OX, Workbench, & Folding Table

An OX based unit with innovation surrounding it -- 9 drawers, workbench, folding CNC table, & portability.

Build Author
Teflon4
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15846
TZ C-Beam Machine Plate Maker

A Modified and augmented Ooznest C-Beam Machine Plate Maker.
Screaming Ox CNC Machine

Big brother of the Charging Ox CNC machine.

Build Author
Nwrgordon
Views
15785
RepRap Intro

An easy Epic Win for novice engineers new to the RepRap project www.3distributed.com

Build Author
MechEng
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15617
Generic Rigid 3D Printer (Currently on 1st Revision!)

Rigid 3d printer with more than enough room for dual extruders. Easily expandable platform.

Build Author
shanehooper
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15470
SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer

Modular and Scalable CoreXY Printer with all metal parts.

Build Author
Janis93
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15332
1000x1000 Two version of router Belt and Screw

Cheap sheet metal gantry solutions, for diy belt driven cnc and screw driven cnc.

Build Author
Rick Holder
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15253
Gantry Type CNC with Makita Router

The machine has met and exceeded my expectations on repeatability and accuracy. Cost was approx £600 including the Windows tablet.

Build Author
mytechno3d
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15228
Z FLoating head for Plasma cutting (OX CNC compatible)

How to convert your OX CNC to a plasma cutter at low cost
Improved CBM

Yet another build of an improved C-Beam Machine, improving stiffness, size, versatility, and strength without increasing costs much.

Build Author
Eric Jacobsson
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15158
The Floating Dust Shoe

I wanted a dust shoe that have a easy access to tool change and something that kind of float on the surface. And I have seen shoes with long brush that sucked in by the vacuum. I think I have the solution too all that here.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
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15069
The Franken Forty

This is a K40 machine conversion!!
1500x1000 (4x2) Router - OX derivative

OX build with 1.5m gantry the 1m deep table.
2 GANTRY CNC HOTWIRE MACHINE

A 2 independent gantry affordable hotwire machine.

Build Author
Mark Carew
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14682
Phlatprinter MKII

Phlatprinter MKII Foam Cutting Machine

Build Author
David Arroyo
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14478
PiDuinoCNC Controller

Using a Raspberry Pi, Arduino and a Protoneer CNC Shield to create an Open Source CNC router controller. It will be equipped with a touch screen to control the on board processor. The touch screen will run a user interface that has buttons for added functionality. There will be a camera for monitoring progress from inside my office. The control box will also feature a way to power the vacuum and spindle/router . I will also be able to monitor room temp as well as Pi CPU temps and averages.

Build Author
Metalguru
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14446
C-Beam Machine Too

C-Beam Machine upgrade using linear rails to increase machining size by 2.5 times and increase rigidity

Build Author
Project Hopeless
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14257
Plywood Built CNC Router

This is my first build attempt, a large form (4x4ft.) 3 axis 4-motor CNC router table, . The build components are Baltic birch plywood, stepper motors, SBR linear bearings, and ball screws, LinuxCNC, Mesa controller.

Build Author
James Archer
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14194
Archer - An extendable all metal 3D printer

This is an all metal build using OpenBuilds V-Slot linear rails to produce a high quality and cost effective 3D printer. The printer is designed to be scalable for your desired build area and can utilize high quality hotends with 16mm groove mounts such as E3D.

Build Author
JWhitten
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14013
Build #2 - Bigger & Stronger

Large format CNC router with a 1500mm x 3000mm cutting envelope (5 x 10 ft) strong enough to cut wood and aluminum constructed from 20-series and 40-series aluminum extrusions. Complete Project Log w/ Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/Co81AvGwVijE2zow9
Sphinx 55 with 3D Printed Addons

This is a build log of the Openbuilds Sphinx 55 with some 3D printed parts for the electronics and probably other parts as they come up.
Tall OX

After completing a standard OX build, I found I didn't have enough Z-clearance and designed a set of taller gantry plates

Build Author
andrew Adsit
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13872
OX Cable Management, Electronics Case, E-Stops

750mm x 750mm OX build, xPro V2 controller, 400W Spindle with PWM controller.
Dragon Too Plasma Cutter

A Benchtop Plasma Cutter Concept
Small Laser Engraver Concept

Low cost Laser Engraver build using all off-the-shelf components.

Build Author
UltiBots
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13568
Metal MagBall Carriage

UltiBots LLC designs and packages DeltaBot 3D printers using quality components. Our kits are V-Slot based. Print results are impressive. The Metal MagBall Carriage was designed to be ridged, compact, and simple.
Openbuilds C-beam

This is a build supported by Ooznest by a team of girls in Year 8 (12/13 years old) to machine model F1 cars for the F1 in Schools competition.

Build Author
Venturebit
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13505
SHRED-Buddy3D UPcycler - Open Source Multi Material Cutter&Pelletizer

The whole system is powered by 12V / DC power. Process it into Pellets or Granules to use it with your 3D Printer or Filament Extruder. Our self-developed steppermotor Controls allows you to optimally adjust Feedrate for your Situation. Forward, Backward and Stop is integrated for easy operation. The Speed can be continuously regulated via rotary switch.

Build Author
Rob Mahan
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13441
Rob's C-Beam Machine XLarge

This is my first CNC router build, so I started with the OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine XLarge mechanical bundle, including four high torque stepper motors. I took my time with the mechanical build, sought and found some great help for my control system, and designed and built a custom cabinet to house everything.

Build Author
Bobnet
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13224
Rackmount + OpenRail

OpenRail attached to a 19" rackmount 15U box.
CNC Hot Wire Cutter 4 Axis for Cutting Foam Wings

My build is to allow me to cut foam wings using CNC Hot Wire Cutter.

Build Author
cbordeleau
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13062
OpenBuilds C-Beam Double Slider

This slider uses an 500mm OpenBuilds C-beam and the design is such that the effective length of the slider is slightly less then twice the length of the C-Beam. It can be used both motorized or not.

Build Author
jpjoshua
Views
12944
Arduino Grbl Laser CNC

Arduino powered Laser CNC using GRBl firmware.

Build Author
Jason Moore
Views
12809
Lead1500 Plasma Table w/THC

lead machine plasma table with Black Box, and Torch Height Control

Build Author
JP Warnke
Views
12682
Warnke CNC Router

A blend of modular aluminum and steel bracketry built to yield fine cuts in hardwood and aluminum. An open table with a shiftable pin-fixture concept will allow the operator to shift longer than Y-travel work-pieces, such as doors, along the Y-axis of the table. This machine has a 44" (X) by 24" (Y) by 8" (Z) travel with water cooled VFD spindle motor, t-slot ext work table, cable carriers, side guards n dual y drives. Total weight (w/base-stand) is about 600lbs.
4-axis C-Beam Hot Wire Wing cutter

4-axis CNC Hot wire foam wing cutter

Build Author
Jason @ MCC
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12590
QueenBee Pro CNC Router and Lathe

A 1000x1500mm QueenBee Pro with a 4th Axis Rotary attachment/Lathe Bed.
OX-Based Self-Contaned HVLP Spray Booth

A CNC HVLP spray booth based on OX.

Build Author
Kyo
Views
12402
V-Slot Cutting System

A System of 3d printed parts to use along with your projects aluminum extrusion to cut your pieces of v-slot to length manually.
C-Beam Machine XL

Overview of my experience building the C-Beam Machine XL from OpenBuilds, along with updates as I move along and get it going. My application is for creating plates needed for lab functions, 19 rack bay covers, and whatever else arises.
![(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]](https://builds.openbuilds.com/data/article_images/l/1/1584.jpg?t=1423259127)
Build Author
AndersFaust
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12322
(R)OX CNC [FR/EN]

Another (R)OX CNC something like build, in French please ! Pics Heavy !
LYNX - Huge 3D printer

I'm basically building a larger version of my crappy wanhao 3d printer. My work was recycling some aluminium extrusion and it broke my heart to see such nice pieces of aluminium engineering being sent to a furnace. Mega 3d printer was born!

Build Author
j0achim
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12193
CoreXY - e3d inspired

CoreXY printer heavily inspired by e3d's new open source printer with tool changing. I intend to make it so when e3d start selling toolheads these can be added to the machine without any major work having to be done.

Build Author
pedrofernandez
Views
12092
Another Sphinx 7550 Made by an Openbuilds Cbeam

feel free to ask anything about this builds, but im a airline pilot and sometimes responding maybe will take me. while!!

Build Author
John J Talavera
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12050
CNC FOR EVERYONE TITAN CNC ROUTER

www.cncforeveryone.com TITAN CNC ROUTER is the perfect PCB milling machine or for smaller projects. Don't be fooled by its small size it is capable of routing with the big boys...!

Build Author
Andrew Helsel
Views
12020
MiniMill Smoothie

MiniMill with DW611 and SmoothieBoard 4x v1.1

Build Author
Anthony Bolgar
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11893
L'FOX - Large Format OX deriviative. Designed and built by Revision 13 Prototypes

This build is for a testing rig to use while testing out different controller boards and CAM software for milling and routing. It is in the early stages, planning is complete, parts are ordered. Awaiting parts delivery to start build. Please not the BOM only covers parts from the OpenBuilds part store. I will be posting the other required items very shortly.

Build Author
mirage335
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11871
FlexReplicator

Multi-tool 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill.

Build Author
Andreas Bockert
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11785
Sphinx Z-axis upgrade

Upgraded Z-axis for Sphinx-style CNC using ball screws and linear rails.
Laser engraving machine

Second better project, high durable mainframe, silent work, non vibration.
C-Beam "2" XLarge CNC Router

C-Beam 2XL CNC Router
Longhorn OX (Under Construction and In Progress)

I ran across the OX and knew it was the one I wanted to build. Some of the things I wanted to include was make it bigger and a little more solid than what the original plans called for. So here is where I am at so far. It will have a cutting area of 48" x 48". The waste board support frame will have more support rails. The Y axis will have (3) 20mm x 60mm rails instead of the original (2) that is called for. 1/4" aluminum OX plates. And a few more odds and ends.

Build Author
lekey
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11500
Modular Desktop Vacuum Former

This is a small desktop vacuum former that can be connected to a shop-vac and an electric heat source (like a grill for instance). You can control the time each appliance stays turned on, and the vacuum is automatically turned on when the tray is placed on top of the model. The vacuum table is 20x20cm wide, and I've tested it mostly with 1mm thick PET sheets.

Build Author
Joe Garritano
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11482
X-carve upgrade

Using criticall OpenBuilds components to upgrade the rigidity and reliability of an X-Carve 1000mm build.
W|W plasma/drag knife 1500x1500 (floating head & z-axis)

Step by step designing and implementing of my plasma approach
