It lives! Still tuning print quality,

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It lives! Still tuning print quality, but so far I’m very happy with the results

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Looks like that X axis can lose quite some weight without losing any noticeable strength.

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It sure could! The plan was to get something up and running that was accurate, cheap to machine, and low risk. Then I can print improvements to the design myself …

Actually, despite the mass, it works like a charm and can print quite quickly without shaking the frame noticeably.

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Hi David, Excellent work on this build - Like all the CNC’d parts particularly :). You’d be well placed to drill some 50mm (or larger holes in the Y bed plate) to reduce weight and it is worth it as the lighter the build platform, the higher you can set you acceleration and that makes a big difference to your build time when printing dense infill or complex models.

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Hi Tim,

Thanks for the advice! Actually, I have another slight issue with the Y-plate - the assembly has a little bit of play which means the print surface doesn’t stay perfectly level (no support at the sides). I realise with hindsight this is an obvious flaw in the design! When I get around to doing a version 2 of this assembly, I’ll also incorporate your suggestion for a nice bit of weight reduction.

Thanks again!

David