CNC Router

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This Page Contains multiple RepRap development projects and should be split up. Each individual project/design/improvement should have its own development page within an encompassing category.

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CNC Router

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RepRap-Built

  • Eiffel is the self-reproducing CNC router project. (Eiffel will also be a 3D printer.)
  • Mendel might be able to move a lightweight spindle around, maybe.
  • There is a miling-head for the RepMan that can easily be adapted to the RepRap toolhead-mounting on thingiverse. (In fact, you are dared to do it.)

Other CNC Routers

These are generally non-self-replicating, non-GPL. (Boo, hiss!)

Despite this, they're very handy as RepStraps, bootstrap positioning systems for a RepRap extruder head, and will make great 3D printers.

Kits

FireBall CNC Router

The FireBall CNC Router is a hobby class CNC router. It is made from MDF, rather than aluminum or steel. On the other hand, it is inexpensive, and this is very helpful, because we don't need a 150 lb unit to move a RepRap extruder around.

They're somewhat popular, and probably a decent buy.

If you are getting one to just use as a RepStrap, bargain hard with the salesperson for a 'naked' machine, without the stepper motors, electronics, and so on, and use the RepRap electronics and motor.

Without Motors, Electronics, Etc.

  • Base Price ~600USD.

(pre-shipping from US, pre-tax, etc.)

With Motors, Electronics

  • Price ~1000USD.

(pre-shipping from US, pre-tax, etc.)

K2

Location: US http://www.k2cnc.com/shop/proddetail.asp?prod=KTM-0704&cat=26 K2 has good-looking machine, made from aluminum, and they're a mature brand (in internet years), so they may be quite reliable. They're rather expensive, as are their 'extras' but who knows, you may get great support with that. Also, they're probably turnkey systems that _just_work_, and this may justify the cost.

KTM-0704, with Motors

This seems to be their smallest machine.

  • Price ~1,500.00

(pre-shipping from US, pre-tax, etc.)