Homemade All-In-One Print and Machining Station
AMbros Custom's 3D printer, laser engraver, and CNC router features a robust construction and huge print volume.
When in the market for making equipment, a 3D printer is first thing you may think of, but there are of course advantages to having a laser cutter, and/or a CNC router. If you’re unsure of which one will suit your needs best, then perhaps this three-in-one machine could be just the solution.
With dimensions of 370mm x, by 650mm y, by 700 mm on the z axis — around 14.5" x 25.6" x 27.6" — the device has a staggering print volume. The laser area is roughly par for the course compared to many machines, and the CNC area would be quite usable for small jobs. The main frame is comprised of of 2” steel square tubing and dual 4” tubing arms support the Z axis assembly.
The homemade machine runs on a Duet 2 WiFi V1.04 CNC controller board, and includes a touchscreen interface, along with NEMA23 motors for movement. It’s capable of resuming prints and features a filament runout sensor, both of which should be quite important if creator AMbros Custom decides to print anything close to its build volume.
Tooling-wise, the project features a 15W laser, and a 500W spindle for cutting into wood and other materials. It utilizes an E3D V6 hotend, and its heated bed consists of six 400x400mm panels that can be individually controlled.
The build process is shown off in the video below, and AMbros Custom's write-up has a vast amount of information if you want to try something similar yourself. You can also skip to around the 17:20 mark to see it in action!