Cutting Ultem/PEI/Polyetherimide with C-Beam Machine
Silly question but.... I just got a piece of 12" x 12" x 0.060" sheet of PEI/Ultem for my Delta printer. I was thinking about using my newly assembled super duper C-Beam machine to cut it to the 180mm...
View ArticleLinear Rail OX
sgspenceley published a new build: An OX building using linear rails & lead screws.Click to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleHow to calculate V-Slot™ deflection
Mark Carew submitted a new resource: How to calculate deflection your Builds - How to Estimate Deflection in Your Open Builds Projects How to Estimate Deflection in Your Open Builds Projects While...
View ArticleHurricane - Large 800mm³ build space project
lenne0815 published a new build: Huge - Fast - AffordableClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleDelta-Six
Sage published a new build: Super rigid Delta printer, using 20X40 V-SlotClick to expand... Read more about this build...
View ArticleQuestion about spindles vs routers
Ok, I know from searching that this is not an uncommon discussion, so sorry for that. But none of the 20 or 30+ threads I have read this morning really answer my questions. And unfortunately there is a...
View ArticleHalf a Mendel Max
I was working with someone on openbuilds to help me build a MendelMax. I have all the parts but the frame ( A frame style) rods and bearings. As of last month he disappeared from the website, which is...
View ArticleGrbl Panel Control
A place to discuss all things related to the Grbl panel control. Grbl Panel GitHub - https://github.com/gerritv/Grbl-Panel Grbl Panel Wiki - https://github.com/gerritv/Grbl-Panel/wiki What is Grbl...
View ArticleC-Bot
Carl Feniak published a new build: A robust Core XY style 3D printer that has a clean parallel belt implementation and whose dimensions are adaptable to meet builders needs. The use of open builds...
View ArticleAsk Grbl CNC questions here.
Hello Open Builds Community! I'm the lead developer of the Grbl CNC project, which is the firmware that runs most of the Arduino/AVR-based CNC machines out there. Mark Carew has recently brought me on...
View ArticleSoftware speed control of a brushless dc (Bldc) motor from Mach3.
Tweakie published a new build: Although this build is typically Mach3 related there is no reason it cannot be adapted for use with any machine control software which provides a PWM spindle control...
View ArticleIndieLC
Indieflow published a new build: A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The...
View ArticleThe best cutting and squaring method??
Hey all.. I have ordered many pieces of V-Slot from openbuilds, but unfortunately I have received rail of different length. So to explain, I have three pieces of 20X20X500mm but all three pieces are...
View ArticleParts Store not responding
Hey Guys: I have sent several emails to the parts store in the last week and got no response. Anybody know whats up?
View ArticleRouty GT2 300 BSX CNC Router
puntoMX published a new build: This is the first project that I would like to share with you. I know the build looks familiar and it is; it’s based on kram242´s Routy. Work area is 300*500*55 mm and is...
View ArticleWhat length screw for L-bracket with V-slot and T-nut?
I'm connecting two extrusions of V-slot with an L-bracket, but I need to know what length M5 screws are needed. My measurements in Solidworks suggest I need a 10mm screw, but I just wanted to confirm....
View ArticleC-beam Camera slider
snokid published a new build: feel kind of bad calling this a build because of pretty much everything is off the shelf parts. I'm writing my own sketch right now for the motion but there is a version...
View ArticleThe MULE (an OX inspired 3-axis CNC)
Jason Kraft published a new build: The Mule is a 3-axis CNC inspired by the OX CNC by Mark Carew. This machine borrows the OX's sturdy frame and upgrades the X and Y linear actuators through the use of...
View ArticleA bunch of beginner CNC router questions
I'm working on designing and building my first CNC router. As I am not a mechanical engineer nor have I much experience with building (apart from K'nex and Legos from my childhood), I have virtually no...
View ArticleWhat is the depth for the tapped screw holes on the C-beam?
The parts store says that 4 of the holes on the C-beam are tapped for easier assembly. Does anyone know how deep the taps go? I would like to know so that I can order the correct screws for the job.
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