Cartesian Style CNC

Build Author
Mark Carew
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986721
OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine

OpenBuilds OX CNC Machine. A strong easy to build shop CNC router that can be sized to suit your needs. Many new features have been incorporated into the OX to make it a great router that is sure to inspire!

Build Author
Kyo
Views
116348
C-beam Sphinx

A strong desktop cnc router that will enable you to make larger aluminium plates without taking up to much room. Simple, strong and opensource ! Build one today..

Build Author
Schematix
Views
133554
OX-Metal CNC Router Mill

The OX-Metal is based on the original OX CNC mill But with a few modifications and add-ons

Build Author
Michael.M
Views
27827
GRANITE 1.0

This machine has been in the works for quite a while. Most of the plates were cut with my Shpinx machine. I have a lot more photos and information to share soon.

Build Author
Martin.Barfoed
Views
82658
Stainless OX

Large format 1200X1500mm OX Build using Stainless Steel plates, dual belt configuration. Limit switches is a mix of micro switches and NPN Proximity switches. Electronics based on parallel break out board, Long Motor Stepper drivers (Chinese stuff) and motors controlled by Mach3. Spindel will be Kress 1050.
C-BEAM-GTC

Building a larger C-BEAM CNC Machine with no previous experience.
OX AI

This will be an Aluminum OX build. Plates and all design credit goes to Mark from open builds. I may add my own touches but mainly this is to see how Aluminum plates perform

Build Author
T4Concepts
Views
47516
WorkBee CNC build - My honest opinion, tips and help

My main goal for my build is to have a machine that is capable of profiling and help me in my designs, for the manufacture of custom automotive headlights.

Build Author
MarkM_NJ
Views
15646
Spartacus Inspire

My very first openbuilds cnc machine. Followed along DaztheGas's Spartacus build.

Build Author
Michael.M
Views
29090
7050 Sphinx

This is a Kyo Sphinx CNC Router build. Working Area: 350mm X 500mm Link to original design: https://openbuilds.com/builds/c-beam-sphinx.3605/
ROUTY CNC Router (V-Slot Belt & Pinion)

A cool little CNC router build that uses the V-Slot belt & pinion drive and stock parts.

Build Author
sebf34
Views
24823
OX Based cnc 3000 x 1500 Double belt

OX Based CNC

Build Author
Savvas
Views
15235
C-Beam Lead Screw CNC Mountain

I’m making a desktop CNC machine based on the C-Beam platform. It will be driven by Tr8 Lead Screws, and initially made from 12mm birch ply plates.
HD CNC

Heavy Duty build with 1605 Ballscrew and Linear Rail

Build Author
beardyblair
Views
21694
Sphinx XL

My build log of an adapted Sphinx design with additional height and a larger X and Y axis.
Area 51 CNC Parts F-117 CNC Gear Rack Drive System

This is my journey on building a rack and pinion Ox variant called the F-117 CNC.
Big Ox Heavy Duty

A Heavy Duty version of the standard Big Ox build.
Salmon Sphinx 1.0

A tribute build based on Kyo's wonderful CBeam Sphinx. My hope is to improve on that build slightly, but to be honest, I'll probably just screw it up. I'll use this build to publicly document my failures.

Build Author
ahayden
Views
16252
C-Beam Prefab Untitled

The C-Beam Prefab Untitled is designed as the cartesian compliment to the C-Beam XL. With the exception of requiring a couple more 1000mm C-Beams and lead screws, the build requires a minimum of additional parts. The primary intention of the build is to maximize the cutting envelope while still staying within the sweet spot for C-beam rigidity. This design can easily be modified and allows for further custom structural components to be cut with the initial build platform.

Build Author
Robert Hummel
Views
22003
Stinger V Micro Mill

While building my OX AI I found myself with left over v slot and thought to myself, what do I need that I can build using them? Well since I make a lot of my own PCB boards for projects I figured a micro PCB mill would fit the bill ;) With inspiration from the OX and OX AI I give you the Stinger V :)

Build Author
Jacob Lotter
Views
15966
1510 Workbee Modified

Some of the things that I have done to my 1510 Workbee Installed Linear rails and bearing blocks with drawings. Installed Ops console Made conversion plates for extruded aluminum to casters Extended z axis travel by a couple inches with steel plates. As of now in the process of installing Lead screws across the 1500mm length.

Build Author
roadss
Views
17948
Rawcnc 1.5 Desktop Edition

This will showcase the build of my Rawcnc 1.5. A rigid cnc router from the Swedish company Rawcnc, featuring a rather cool linear motion system, rack & pinion and steel reinforced X-axis capable of milling aluminum.

Build Author
blterry1
Views
9245
The Beeline CNC

Here are the instructions to build the Beeline custom CNC router table.
Sphinx 55 on MGN12 linear rails

My machine is a combination of the Openbuilds Sphinx 55, MGN12 linear rails knockoffs and custom made plates made by Chris Laidlaw
Spartacus

Been using the Ox now since 2015, so decided I should move on to C-Beam :-)

Build Author
Gary Caruso
Views
20681
OX Heavy Duty Build

OX Heavy Duty, using Chrisclub plates, for 2080 X-Y and C-beam Z
INDY-TR12 CNC (12mm Diameter Lead Screws)

TR12x3 screws, M8 wheel sets, a draw built into the design, an electronics set built onto the kit, back brace to stop C-Beam twist.
Charging Ox CNC Machine

A heavily modified Ox CNC build to replace SO2.
C-Beam XXLarge "Tank"

This is a modified build C-Beam XLarge. 1000mm C-Beam used for X and Y axis, and the Y Axis moves the X bridge, not the material being worked.
Ballmasters 1605 1500x1000 ox cnc

Upgraded 1500x1000 Ox cnc to 1605 Ballscrews on the Y axis. along with the J-tech laser to do most things.
Florida Ox 2x4 Area 51 CNC Parts Original Build

2x4 Ox with Vac table

Build Author
Ryan Lock
Views
108583
Ooznest OX CNC Machine

The Ooznest OX CNC Machine Kit is based on the OX CNC Machine designed by Mark Carew, and it incorporates many upgrades from this community. The plate designs in our kit are based on the originals. However we have added our own touches to increase the performance and design of the machine. To complement Mark's build videos, we have made a complete written instruction manual, with IKEA'eske assembly diagrams.

Build Author
Serge E.
Views
52955
myOX : a 4' x 2' OX CNC with potential

This is the story of me building myOX - my version of the "ideal" OX. I want a machine which can route/mill at least 4' wide and as long as I can feed through (don't be shy, think "infinity") as well as going deep on multiple faces - manual 4th axis. I have loads of ideas to take myOX towards that goal and way beyond. Time will tell. Just follow along through this build and possibly a few others along the way ... Check out my OXCalculator : let your computer figure out your BoM
OX Tale

1000mm x 750mm OX with some planned enhancements. My first venture into CNC.

Build Author
SecretSpy711
Views
14751
RigidOko

Heavily upgrading my 1200x500 Shapeoko 2... ...er, wait, scratch that... Building an all new machine, roughly the same size, that should be more rigid than a Shapeoko 3!
ACME OX (A Lead Screw Driven Ox Derivative (850x1500))

Another build based on the original OX design with a cutting area will be about 26" (680mm) x 50" (1300mm) and driven by lead screws.

Build Author
Savvas
Views
11183
Halloumi CNC Machine - Acetal Plates

I built the original machine using plywood plates, and always intended to upgrade those parts to more durable ones. I decided to go with acetal as it's a lot easier to cut than aluminium. I used fusion 360 to model and rebuild the original machine. Once I have assembled everything and feel confident it all works I will release the plate designs here.
Shawn's Workbee 1510

Shawn's adventure in assembling and customizing the Openbuild's version of the 1500x1000 Workbee.

Build Author
Ronald van Arkel
Views
29835
Routy GT2 290 BSX CNC Router, Low Cost and Good!

The Routy GT2 300 BSX CNC Router is a Low Cost CNC build. It performs the same as the larger Routy's from OpenBuilds but doesn't break the bank!
Steel Frame CNC Router

A scratch built steel frame CNC Router.
Ooznest Ox with 3D Printed Gantry Plates

Ooznest Ox with gantry plates and end caps 3D printed in ABS rather than aluminum.

Build Author
Ryan Lock
Views
81609
WorkBee CNC Machine

The WorkBee is our latest CNC Machine and is a culmination of all our experience, feedback, and suggestions from selling the OX CNC Machine over the past 2 years. The WorkBee is capable of accurately cutting foams, woods, plastics or aluminum at depths greater than 25mm to 0.2mm accuracy or greater.

Build Author
Kyo
Views
4395
Sphinx 1050

This is going to be a Sphinx 1050 build. Starting off as a stock kit build using industrial electronics and opensource control software. Mods and upgrades to follow.

Build Author
Matt Nelson
Views
9819
Matt's Ox

I'm building an OX CNC router. It will be the larger size of 750x 1000mm. This should give me a working area of about 22"x30".

Build Author
UltiBots
Views
25123
UltiBots CB3030 CNC Router

The UltiBots CB3030 CNC uses C-Beam, V-Slot and an extruded aluminum T-Slot work table. This allows 6mm T-Nuts, step clamps and blocks to secure materials to the work surface. The all metal design makes the use of a mister possible.
Promoveo Study Builds

Promoteo Build
Ooznest OX, Workbench, & Folding Table

An OX based unit with innovation surrounding it -- 9 drawers, workbench, folding CNC table, & portability.
C-Beam 1M

Basing this build on the C-Beam machine XL on the parts store, but added a few things to make it more like the C-Beam XXLarge "Tank" by Dollarz81. Going with the Dewalt 611 instead of a water cooled spindle at first. May change down the road. Using a Panucat Gradus M1 controller with BigFoot drivers.

Build Author
Sword66
Views
6294
The Archon R2

The Archon "In the style of Cartesian movement." A brief overview, guide and summary of my highly experimental build. and some insight into the challenges of building such a large format/belted machine.

Build Author
Rob Taylor
Views
2968
M4: 1510SS Heavy Mk.I

A 1500x1200mm, 20mm rail and 1610 ballscrew, heavy-duty, four-axis gantry machine. As high speed as spindle power MRR will allow for. Approx 4 x 3 x 1ft travels, intermediate size between benchtop and floor-scale units. Aiming at $10-15k machine in the $3k region.

Build Author
winand
Views
15492
YAOR (Yet Another Openbuilds Router)

Yet Another Openbuilds Router, my version :-)
Somewhat Simple Lead screw conversion for an OX CNC

Somewhat Simple Lead screw conversion for an OX CNC.

Build Author
Michael.M
Views
6251
Sphinx Evolution

Let me explain: About a year ago I was planning to build a CNC router of my own design. I started gathering components including the THK linear rails. I soon found out you pretty much need a CNC to build a CNC and this is when I decided to build my Sphinx machine. I've had these rails and some other parts sitting around so it's time I used them! I'm planning to incorporate linear rails and 1605 ballscrews into the Sphinx design. I really like the overall appearance of the Sphinx.

Build Author
OffAxis
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4245
OffAxis CNC 1000x1500

Cut Area: 825 x 1340. Max Cutting depth: 2 inches. Arduino based control with Nema 23 and Nema 17 drive. 8mm leadscrew and 2GT belt drive. 400W 48V quite cut spindle.
C_Beam X5L Hybrid_Tank

classic router with a ab table
The Frog: CNC Router

Frog CNC Router. Inspired by OX and "Routy". 24"x36" active working area, approx. 3" usable Z motion.
Mini-OX

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill. Designed in OpenSCAD, these parts are fully parametric and can be customized to your liking.
Sea-OX

This is my first CNC build. The Sea-OX is a machine built out of three 1000mm C-Beams. I plan to have a Y length of 1000mm and a X length of 650mm. The Z should have the ability to move approximately 100mm.

Build Author
Julius
Views
20618
OX Balls - 1605 Ballscrew Powered 1000mmx1000mmm OX derivative

1000x1000mm Ballscrew driven OX Derivative. Dewalt 611 spindle and TB6600 Drivers.
Black Rabbit 1500

This is a router that I designed that is loosely based on the Openbuilds Ox, but designed to be heavy duty, rigid, and yet quick and agile.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
11988
Router / plasma cutting table ( Rack and pinion )

Heavy DIY plasma cutting table
Plastic Monstrosity

Large inexpensive build that can cut a 4x8 ft sheet with room to spare. Can be built using only a 3D printer and standard parts -- no special CNC'd plates required.

Build Author
viktop
Views
10639
Simple CNC Router (Nema17, V-slot 2040, Arduino, GRBL)

An OX-inspired mini desktop mill.

Build Author
Peter Oakes
Views
32788
The Bull Dog, A RoverCNC OX based 1500mm x 1500mm CNC - Tutorial build

I have based this build on the OX build so I will not be going into too much detail of specefic assembly modules as they asre so well covered by Mark Carew already, but will go through the complete build on video. I will be addig additional tutorials on steppers and the other electronic parts as needed though as this project is sponsored by RS Components in the form of most of the Electronics and this is also the key focus of my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/c/thebreadboardca.
Schematix OX metal build

OX metal build from an noob
OX, of the house Steel

OOZNEST Style OX machine with 3D printed panels

Build Author
pedrofernandez
Views
8738
Another Sphinx 7550 Made by an Openbuilds Cbeam

feel free to ask anything about this builds, but im a airline pilot and sometimes responding maybe will take me. while!!

Build Author
HuguesP
Views
6725
YACLR CNC

Yet Another Chinese Linear Rail CNC, my first one, doing this mainly for the fun of building it more than using it.
The RAT. A form ply and aluminium hybrid.

A hybrid of form ply and aluminium. 835x1260x100mm working envelope.
C-Beam Machine XL

Overview of my experience building the C-Beam Machine XL from OpenBuilds, along with updates as I move along and get it going. My application is for creating plates needed for lab functions, 19 rack bay covers, and whatever else arises.
Arctic_Stingray CNC

This build is based on the C-Beam build by Mark Carew. I have added axis limit switches and a remote mounted control cabinet. This build also uses a custom moveable table.
MMXL - A MiniMill Conversion

Using most of the parts of the MiniMill, and adding a few other parts (cost < $200), transforms the MiniMill into a very capable machine. Final build area as shown is 10.25" x 16". With a custom Y-plate, I will take it to 10.25" x 20-24".

Build Author
jtaggard
Views
22046
Modular DIY CNC Machine

This modular CNC machine is based on the OpenBuilds ACRO System, however I wanted something that did more than just laser engrave. So I designed my machine using the same style as the ACRO but with some upgrades such as an actual Z-axis and the ability for multiple tool attachments.

Build Author
jz321
Views
2459
OTiS 500mm

OTiS (Off The Shelf) is 500mm cartesian CNC that can be built with all off the shelf parts from OpenBuildsStore. It features C-Beam actuators and a V-Slot frame.
RRP - Roller Rack Pinion System

Current progress uses existing openbuilds bearings, but also uses 8mm shafts (custom)

Build Author
StrictlyScale
Views
1890
Lead1010 Build with Enclosure

First time CNC builder puts together a Lead1010 machine.
The Nguni - an OX variant

A modified OX with more X clearance, MDF plates, vacuum table

Build Author
alex_b
Views
11640
RONIN OX | The G10/Carbon Fiber Hogger

The Ronin OX is a dedicated fiber composite milling machine. I give a complete in-depth article on how to take a nearly stock OX build and easily turn it into something that can mill carbon fiber and G10 plate effectively and quickly.
openbuilds rovo c-beam (700*1000)(1000*1000)한국오픈빌드.

Open the build will create open and sharing. 오픈빌드는 만들고 오픈하고 공유합니다.
Custom Ox

Custom black and red Big Ox

Build Author
dmasters
Views
5869
DM C-Beam XXL Tank

1000mm x 1000mm C-Beam XXL CNC with external drivers and high torque Nema 23 motors, 2.2KW Spindle with VFD.

Build Author
SlyClockWerkz
Views
14257
1000mm X 1500mm OX CNC -- Fiber/Garolite

Building the full size OX.

Build Author
Steve B
Views
13128
OX PPR - Portable Plasma/Router

PPR = Portable Plasma/Router. A ~30x30"work area with leadscrews. Work surface is below support members. Can be placed ONTO cutting surface.
Another (Mostly) Stock OX

For my first Openbuilds project, I decided to put together an OX CNC Router.
OX Super "C" - Cpmpleted 11/02/16

This CNC utilizes the C-BEAM extruded aluminum for the "X", "Y", and "Z" axis. The gantry will move similar to the OX along with the "Z" except I am incorporating the C-BEAM instead of the 20x60 V-RAIL. To make the system as strong as possible I am using two C-BEAM rails back to back. The "Y" axis will encompass two sets of roller on both side of the C-BEAM extruded rails for added strength. All of the plates for this were created using the C-BEAM machine I completed several month ago.
Soundproof case for Ox

Not much to say... Soundproofing box for noisy works... Build in MDF and 20 mm plexiglas. Very effective!!!

Build Author
CharlieShimota
Views
11729
Vox Solid State

I never thought owning a CNC machine was possible until I stumbled upon the Openbuilds site. After viewing numerous builds I was drawn to the Ox by Mark Carew but ultimately decided on a build of similar design, Halloumi by Savvas. It's a C-beam design driven by Nema 23 steppers with Acme lead screws. Like Savvas I will be fabricating temporary plates to get up and running then use the machine to mill the final plates. The material I'm using for the temp plates is solid surface (Avonite).

Build Author
Weldsmith
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4660
CUT SMITH

I am building a multi tool CNC. I plan to have a quick change tooling system that will accept Routers, oxy acetylene torch, Plasma torch. etc. there will be a water bed under the convertible router table / work bench. The inspiration to build this machine is from having a small garage and not a shop.
YAPCNC (Yet Another Poor's Man CNC)

Yet Another Poor's Man CNC (YAPCNC) is my first attempt to build a CNC. The idea is for the build to be as inexpensive as posible while being usable for my goals.

Build Author
Andreas Bockert
Views
6634
Sphinx Z-axis upgrade

Upgraded Z-axis for Sphinx-style CNC using ball screws and linear rails.
Workbee 1015 (50" wide by 30")

A Workbee able to cut 48"x24" material, built to continuously feed material so one can cut full sheets of ply.

Build Author
Scott Martinez
Views
5460
The Growler

This machine is a heavy duty, moving gantry style CNC router. It uses Teknic ClearPath servo motors driving ballscrews and linear rails. The machine has 36" x 48" x 19" of travel with about 7" of clearance below the gantry.
LEAD 1515, HGH15, SFU1604 Ball Screw

Project Completed.
Small Red OX

A small router for thin plate stock
CNC Jr.

A small, quiet and clean desktop CNC designed for fine cutting.
Tall OX

After completing a standard OX build, I found I didn't have enough Z-clearance and designed a set of taller gantry plates

Build Author
ymilord
Views
8591
Kyoujin Mk1 (C-Beam /w Rack & Pinion)

C-Beam based CNC with Rack & Pinion (for the X Axis) and lead screws (for the Y Axis)

Build Author
chenderson
Views
8808
CRH C-BEAM Router, steel capable

C-beam based CNC router using mostly openbuilds parts.

Build Author
Joerharris
Views
4423
Joe Harris's all metal CNC Router build

I'm building a CNC router in my garage (almost finished!) and I'm keeping a video build log of the process in the hope it may be useful to others wanting to do the same. I don't have much in the way of fancy tools so expect a bit of innovation on the way!
The BEE and ME

I have always wanted to work with CNC machinery...a few years back I got my chance to learn some basics at the Double Glazing Company where I was employed (very basic I might add) before the firm folded and I was made redundant...I wanted to continue learning and when I came across this site which push affordable machines I thought I'd give it a go. So I purchased a !000mmx750mm Screw Driven Workbee from Ooznest and I'm about to embark on my quest as many have done before me...Wish me Luck!
