C-Beam® Machine - Plate Maker

OpenBuilds C-Beam™ Machine Build

If your interested in purchasing a C-Beam™ Machine Parts Bundle please click here.

Hello fellow builders!

Here at OpenBuilds, we understand the need for you to have the power to create custom plates for your builds because we have the same need as well.

So, in order to solve this problem the OpenBuilds Team set out to create an inexpensive plate making machine which is both easy to build and uses all stock OpenBuilds Parts.

We call it the C-Beam Machine!
More information and bundle packs available here​

Now, you have complete control over the entire process of your builds from start to finish!


It’s not just a machine, it’s a solution!

The C-Beam machine and you - the possibilities are now limitless.


So, jump in and when you complete this easy step by step build along, you will have an awesome 3 Axis CNC Mill to add to your workshop arsenal.

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C-Beam Machine Specs:

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Spoiler Board (Not Included) Dimensions: 12"x12" (304mm x 304mm)

BUILD VIDEO


Build Video Link Sections
Click below for different chapters of the Video Build
Z/X Axis
Y Axis
Frame
Software and Electronics Section
First Cut Hello World
Side Shields

WIRING VIDEO


Example Aluminum Cutting


You can download this example XY plate file here
C-Beam XY Example Plate.zip​

Software Work Flow​

• We use the free SketchUp Make for our CAD (makes the 3D model parts)​
• We use the SketchUcam plugin/extension for our CAM (Works up the cut lines and makes the GCODE for the parts)​
• We us GRBL Panel (latest release) for the controller (Allows you to control your machine and sends the GCODE to the machine) How to use GRBL Panel​

NOTE: Be sure to check out all the cool CAM programs out there to take your machine to the next level!
Here are couple to look at to get you started Cut3D and MeshCAM as well as BobCAM


C-Beam Machine GRBL Settings - This information can also be used to set up other firmware as well

$0=10 (step pulse, usec)
$1=255 (step idle delay, msec)
$2=0 (step port invert mask:00000000)
$3=6 (dir port invert mask:00000110)
$4=1 (step enable invert, bool)(Board V1, V2, V3 Matte = $4=0 - Glossy board V3 = $4=1)
$5=0 (limit pins invert, bool)
$6=0 (probe pin invert, bool)
$10=3 (status report mask:00000011)
$11=0.020 (junction deviation, mm)
$12=0.002 (arc tolerance, mm)
$13=0 (report inches, bool)
$14=1 (auto start, bool)
$20=0 (soft limits, bool)
$21=0 (hard limits, bool)
$22=0 (homing cycle, bool)
$23=0 (homing dir invert mask:00000000)
$24=2000.000 (homing feed, mm/min)
$25=1000.000 (homing seek, mm/min)
$26=250 (homing debounce, msec)
$27=1.000 (homing pull-off, mm)
$100=199.100 (x, step/mm)
$101=199.100 (y, step/mm)
$102=199.100 (z, step/mm)
$110=1000.000 (x max rate, mm/min)
$111=1000.000 (y max rate, mm/min)
$112=1000.000 (z max rate, mm/min)
$120=100.000 (x accel, mm/sec^2)
$121=100.000 (y accel, mm/sec^2)
$122=100.000 (z accel, mm/sec^2)
$130=270.000 (x max travel, mm)
$131=270.000 (y max travel, mm)
$132=80.000 (z max travel, mm)

MISC.
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*If your looking to use a water cooled spindle be sure to check out the 3D printed reducer ring/spindle mount adapter created by Tyler Harley
Spindle Mount Adapter

*Here a couple links to companies that sell 1/8th collets for the Bosch Colt Router PR20EVSK
From the Elaire Company
(scroll about halfway down the page and match the model number PR20EVSK)


From Galaxy Products
(scroll about halfway down the page and match the model number PR20EVSK)

GALLERY Completed C-Beam Machine



GALLERY Here are a few example cuts made on the OpenBuilds C-Beam Machine prototype








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• OPEN SOURCE - The C-Beam machine is Open Source and the Builder community is encourged to modify and build on this design.

• EASY TO BUILD - With the V-Slot Modular Framing System and OpenBuilds 'Build a Long Videos', assembly is quick and easy.

• AFFORDABLE - OpenBuilds budget friendly parts allow Builders the opportunity to freely create.

• CUSTOMIZATION - Take it to the next level and make it your own! Share your builds with the Open Source Builders community OpenBuilds.com

Grab your Bundle Pack Today and Start Your Build!

-For your convenience and ease of purchase this Build is available as a Parts Bundle-​