The C-BEAM XLarge mounting plate is one of the most stable plates, which enables us to build linear rail using C-BEAM or V-SLOT 20x80 profile.

The construction of the linear rail is fast and stable, so we can use it both to build simple guides e. g. For camera sliders as well as for more advanced projects such as CNC milling machines or plotters.

 

Drive for C-BEAM XLarge linear rail

The rail on the C-BEAM profile can be moved manually or the ACME drive screw and accessories can be used to move the rail with e. g. stepper motors.

Linear guide made of V-Slot profiles

V-Slot profiles are used in many industries. The special design of V-Slot profiles allows for linear movement of the table equipped with V-Wheel castors. Depending on the model of the caster, this solution can be ideal for the construction of a simple slider, e. g. For photographic suite, building a 3D printer, CNC milling machine and many other machines.

How to build a basic linear guide from V-Slot profiles?

The V-Slot aluminium profile allows us to create many different designs. The use of OpenBuilds mounting plates allows you to create a component where the drive can be placed in different positions.

Below we will show you some examples of a linear guide made from OpenBuilds accessories.

In our workshop we create many different things on our milling machines. Some of them are tests for you and others are ideas that often come late at night. We have decided to share our projects with you so that people who already have CNC milling machines can get inspired, new users can gain knowledge and experience and people who are thinking about purchasing can learn a little more about our CNC machines.

This is the first article to launch a new series of tutorials! Let's go!

Laptop base v1

In this first article we will show you how using a CNC milling machine and V-SLOT profiles, you can create an interesting laptop stand at low cost. Of course, every laptop is different (it has different dimensions) so based on our design it is worth to check if your equipment will fit and possibly change the design to suit your needs.

TYPES OF ALUMINIUM PROFILES V-SLOT AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

In our vslot-poland.com shop you will find unique  V-Slot aluminium profiles.

The profiles come in several types and have many applications. We divide this type of aluminium profiles according to the dimensions, which are defined in our shop as :

 

• Aluminium profile V-Slot 2020 , profile with dimension 20x20mm
• Aluminium profile V-Slot 2040 , profile with dimension 20x40 mm
• Aluminium profile V-Slot 2060 , profile with dimension 20x60 mm
• Aluminium profile V-Slot 2080 , profile with dimension 20x80 mm