DIY: VERTICAL PLOTTER WITH ROTARY AXIS FOR DIODE LASERS
The entire system of V-SLOT profiles with OpenBuilds accessories is used in the construction of many interesting projects and machines. The community built around OpenBuilds is so large that there are several interesting projects every single day. Each of them is very inspiring and often encourages us to build shared projects and create our own.
In this post, we would like to interest you in one of such a project!
Laser for engraving?
This project was published by Daniel Bunch on the OpenBuilds website - the link can be found HERE.
The author of the project has created an interesting structure that allows the use of a laser to engrave elements based on rotational movement of one of the axes. This solution seems to be very interesting because it gave us few ideas for a new possibility of using engraving lasers.
Vertical plotter with rotary axis for diode lasers!
As you can see in the photo below, the construction allows you to install the laser in such a way, to make an engraving on things possible, e.g., in the shape of a cylinder. Depending, which laser you choose, we will be able to engrave elements made of wood, plastic and even aluminium.
3D printed elements and V-SLOT
The entire design of the structure uses elements of the V-SLOT system and several 3D printed components.
Below you will find a complete list of elements. Exact parts used for construction are:
| V-SLOT 2020x500 mm | LINK |
| Solid V-Wheel Kit | LINK |
| Laser Optlasers PLH3D-2W (may require holder adaptation for the printing) | LINK |
| Ardiuno CNC shield v3 | LINK |
How much does a laser construction cost?
Not counting the costs of the laser and printed details, the price of such a structure is less than PLN 999 / gross.
He inspired us….
The project is as interesting that we decided to create for you a list of parts that are required to build such a structure:
LIST OF PARTS:
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V-slot channel on YouTube
Within a dozen days, we will build such a structure based on this project and present instructional video on our YouTube channel - feel free to subscribe our YouTube channel to not miss this video!
Visit our channel: YOUTUBE CHANNEL V-SLOT POLSKA
More information
The creator also made available a complete model of this construction - files for download can be found HERE
Below you will also find a photo of a structure and an engraving done with this setup.
Are you looking for parts for CNC machines or parts for lasers?
Or maybe YOU ARE a DIY enthusiast? Contact US!
Projects such as the one presented on the OpenBuilds website, allow us and the entire DIY community to grow. Have you created an interesting project using the elements of the V-SLOT system and would you like to present it to a wider audience? - contact us!
We will gladly present your project on our website, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube!
Also, if you plan to implement an interesting project, write to us and maybe together we will be able to realise your project faster and cheaper :).
