Zmorph
Release status: working
Description | new 3d printer with acrylic frame and clip-on extruder
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License | Creative Commons
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Another video : Z-morph 3d printer farm at Jawor Design Studio
This page describes Zmorph 3d printer (pronounced zee-morph), its construction, parts list and related 'how to' tutorials. Zmorph is a unique 3d printer based on RepRap Prusa Mendel machine, with major differences in frame design and extruder. It can be easily equipped with chamber that keeps the prints warm enough to prevent any warping. Working area is larger than in traditional RepRap, and is currently 210x230x160mm.
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Key features :
- acrylic perspex laser cut frame, assuring rigidity of construction (policarbonate might be used as well)
- clip-on extruder design, easy attachment/detachment, simple access to nozzle and heating block
- chamber (optional) increasing the temperature by 30-35 degrees, which assures warp-free printing (when printing large objects, heated bed is not enough)
Assembly
Step 1. Prepare left part of the frame.
Step 2. Prepare right part of the frame. Use M4x25 screws to secure sub-parts using plastic holders.
Step 3. Assemble front M8 threaded rods with all components. Use two M8 rods, M8 nuts with washers, one 608ZZ bearing with belt guide, and two bar clamps.
Step 4. Assemble back M8 threaded rods. Use Y motor mount, two bar clamps, skate bearing with belt guide, M8 washers and nuts.
Step 5. Insert 4 threaded rods into left and right frame parts. Add bottom parts of the frame as shown.
Extruder :
(page is still under construction - 20 october 2012, more details to come shortly)