Work-B V1 – 500 x 750mm CNC Machine

This is the Open Source Mechatronics’ kit of the famous Open Source Workbee CNC Machine.

The Work bee is a super strong, accurate and easy-to-assemble CNC machine.
Based on C-Beam, V-Slot, Xtreme Solid V-Wheels and TR8x8(P2) Leadscrews it is strong, accurate and reliable.

Original price was: $737.60.Current price is: $572.60.

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Description

We are proud to now offer for sale at great prices kits from Open Source Mechatronics.

This kit is Version 1, go here for the new updated Version 2.

Please note: This kit is Version 1 of the Work-B. Extrusion is not pre-tapped. Lead Screw lengths do not allow of the machine to be assembled in Tension.

 

This is the Open Source Mechatronics’ kit of the famous Open Source WorkBee CNC Machine.

The WorkBee was originally designed by Ryan Lock of Ooznest UK. It is a super strong, accurate and easy-to-assemble CNC machine.

Based on C-Beam, V-Slot, Xtreme Solid V-Wheels and TR8x8(P2) Leadscrews it is strong, accurate and reliable.

It has been carefully designed and can accurately cut foams, woods, plastics and aluminium to 0.1-0.2mm accuracy or better.

Functional engineering parts, toys, signs or anything else that can be imagined, can be made on the WorkBee CNC Machine.

PLEASE NOTE: This kit includes 4 x NEMA 23 Stepper Motors as standard!

Dimension Details:

Travel (Cutting Area):
   – X-Axis:420mm
   – Y-Axis:510mm
   – Z-Axis:122mm (85mm cutting depth with a 12mm base board)
Workable Material Height (max):85mm (with a 12mm base board)
Drive System:TR8x8(P2) ACME Lead Screw
Machine Accuracy:0.05mm – 0.10mm
Footprint:500mm x 750mm (not including motors)

Compatible Material for Cutting/Milling:

  • Aluminium
  • Hard Wood
  • Soft Wood
  • Plexi Glass
  • Delrin
  • HDPE
  • Foam

NOTE: The above is an image of the 1000x1000mm kit

Kit Includes (Bill of Materials):

PLATES
1Y Plate Left
1Y Plate Right
2Y Plate Inner
2Y End Plate Left
2Y End Plate Right
1X Plate Front
1X Plate Back
1Z Motor Mount
1Z Axis Bottom
1Z Plate
4End Cap
EXTRUSION
22040 – 415mm
22040 – 495mm
12040 – 500mm
22080 – 710mm
1C-Beam – 250mm
1C-Beam – 500mm
2C-Beam – 750mm
MOTION
48Xtreme Solid V Wheel Kit
1X-Axis ACME Lead Screw – 531mm
2Y-Axis ACME Lead Screw – 781mm
1Z Axis ACME Lead Screw – 281mm
1Anti-Backlash Nut Block
6ACME Nut Block
8688zz bearing
46.35x8mm Flexible Coupling
BRACKETS
8Angle Corner Bracket
8Triple L Bracket
SPACERS
21Eccentric Spacer – 6mm x 10mm Hex
14Aluminum Spacer – 3mm
27Aluminum Spacer – 6mm
21Aluminum Spacer – 9mm
16Aluminum Spacer – 40mm
14Precision Shim – 10 x 5.2 x 1mm
2Presision Shim – 10 x 8 x 1mm
HARDWARE
8Lock Collar – 8mm
80T-Nut – M5
53Nylon Lock Nut – M5
68Low Profile Screw – 8mm
24Low Profile Screw – 12mm
40Low Profile Screw – 15mm
8Low Profile Screw – 20mm
14Low Profile Screw – 25mm
6Low Profile Screw – 30mm
16Low Profile Screw – 50mm
21Low Profile Screw – 60mm
25Drop-in T-Nut – M5
ELECTRONICS
4NEMA23 Stepper Motor – 1.26N.m

License:

Don’t forget to check out the great value Add-On Packs for this kit!

The WorkBee CNC Machine was originally designed by Ryan Lock of Ooznest UK. The Maker Store Work bee V1 is heavily customised and upgraded to the original design by Ryan Lock from Ooznest. Work bee V1 is different to all other company’s “WorkBee Variants and modifications”.

WorkBee CNC by Ooznest / Ryan Lock is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Additional information
Weight 19 kg
Dimensions 115 × 28 × 18 cm

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