VULCAN 400 - Large Sized Cartesian 3d Printer

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The Vulcan 400, a versatile 3D printer designed for large-scale printing. The print area can accommodate objects as massive as 400 x 400 x 210 millimeters in size, with the possibility of even larger build sizes. The Z-axis assembly is modular, allowing users to choose from various build plate sizes. Users can also attach any extruder system using a suitable mounting part connected to the x-axis connector plate. This printer can be used as a lightweight CNC router. Actual Build Size: 430mm x 366mm x 210mm The Vulcan 400 uses non-standard thin-walled bearings, which are available for purchase at robotdigg.com for a reasonable price. Full SolidWorks model download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rlyarvuqakedivf/VULCAN%20400.zip?dl=0 Watch the Vulcan 400 in action on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcC7l9IH_Dw Required Components: * Belt: GT2 10m * Pulley: GT2 20 Tooth 5mm Bore 3x * Bearings: (16mm Outer Dia - 5mm Inner Dia - 5mm Width) x6 * Steppers: Standard Nema 17 5x * Leadscrew + Nut: ACME TR8*1 + Standard copper flange nut (4 hole) 2x * Endstop: Mechanical Endstops 3x * Extruder System: Any extruder system can be attached using a suitable bracket * Nuts: Add 4x to each to ensure there is enough + Slotted block B-type slot 8 Threaded Plate M8 22x + T-nut heavy duty steel B-Type slot 6 M5 16x + M3 NUT 62x + M5 NUT 90x * Bolts: Add 2x to each to ensure there is enough + M3 Socket Button Head Length-10mm 20x + M3 Socket Button Head Length-15mm 8x + M3 Socket Button Head Length-20mm 16x + M3 Socket Button Head Length-25mm 8x + M5 Socket Button Head Length-10mm 20x + M5 Socket Button Head Length-20mm 4x + M5 Socket Button Head Length-25mm 17x + M5 Socket Button Head Length-30mm 4x + M5 Socket Button Head Length-50mm 24x + M5 Socket Button Head Length-45mm 8x * WASHER: Add 5x to each to ensure there is enough + M3 Washer 62x + M5 Washer 90x + M8 Washer 24x Required 3D Printed Parts: * Motor mount 2x * Motor mount b v2 2x * Shaft mount 2x * Shaft mount b v2 2x * Y carriage motor mount 1x * Y carriage pulley mount 1x * Y carriage linear bearing clamp 2x * Belt clamp 4x * X carriage mount v2 4x * X carriage extruder mount 1x * X carriage nut spacer 3x * X endstop mount 1x * Upper support linear shaft 2x * Linear bearing + trapezoidal nut mount 2x * Trapezoidal mount 2x * Lower support linear shaft 2x * Extrusion bracket 4x * X carriage belt mount 1x * X carriage belt clamp 2x * Pulley 3x Required Aluminium Extrusions: * 30 X 30 Slot 8 B type 660mm 4x * 30 X 30 Slot 8 B type 600mm 8x * 20 X 20 Slot 6 B type 500mm 2x * 20 X 20 Slot 6 B type 530mm 2x Required Linear Shafts: * 12mm Dia Shaft Length-600mm 2x * 16mm Dia Shaft Length-600mm 2x * 16mm Dia Shaft Length-400mm 2x Required Linear Bearings: * EP ISO Metric Closed Linear Ball Bearing Dia- 12mm 4x (PBC-Linear) * EP ISO Metric Closed Linear Ball Bearing Dia- 16mm 8x (PBC-Linear) Required Profile Brackets: * Bracket 30 B Type Slot 8 20x (With Fasteners) * Bracket 20x40 B Type Slot 5 4x (With Fasteners)