It took me little over a year, but now I figured out a "heavy duty" Version
developed from the current joined 3D printer project overhere:
Proud to announce is now a new Zoltar 3D printer concept ....
(and of course)
Now a combined (hybrid) 3D router CNC-pcb cutter/mill-router with a 3D printer.
Since it may take a longer time before the community
can actually 3D-print accurately usable PCB's@home
a combined tool like this new setup may provide
a true usable solution for the time being.
See also:http://kprize.wordpress.com/prize-specifications/
•Print at least three different materials,
including one that is usefully electrically conductive.
•The ability to print electronic circuit boards.
Due to its build-in reduction its still fast enough for 3D printing (9~10m per Minute)
and is rigid & precise enough to use it for CNC cutting applications.
This next Zoltar-2013-PR-setup can solve the problems combining
a CNC router and 3D printer into a Hybrid .
Specs:
All stainless steel enclosure and Chassis.
Hardened steel rails and ball bushings.
All belts shielded for safety.
Z-axiz is ballscrewdriven for higher repetition accuracy.
Y and X resolution gets at 0.05mm mm repetition or even better accuracy.
(as can be concluded from mechanical trials with the first setup)
Tabletop can be detached easely for compact transport.
Applications:
As a 3D mill: using a lightweight brushless rotary motor with ER11-mount,
and with 100mm toollength a cutting volume 200x200x100mm -XYZ-.
-Purpose foam and light materials
As a router/ PCB cutter - a lightweight brushless rotary motor
on a floating Z-axiz for cutting PCB's with dust drain by vacuum
-3D printer with dual heads- so two colors 3D printing.
It uses now a toolplate on Y - for a quick toolchange, and conversion.
So-far my 2013 - New Years Resolution!
Ideas, support is more than welcome!
Contact me :
Wishing all visitors a Happy 2013 and the best print (and CNC-cutting) possible.
Greetings!
Chris Reinders,
Designstudio Zoltar, Kampen The Netherlands.
