Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

Sign Up

What is this?

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by MaryD, May 22, 2018.

  1. MaryD

    MaryD OpenBuilds Team

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2016
    Messages:
    649
    Likes Received:
    639
    This caught the OpenBuilds team off guard. It looks sort of like a 3D Printer but then again, not exactly. So we had to reach out and learn more about it. Before I reveal our findings, what do you think this machine is?

    chloe_mystery machine.png
     
    #1 MaryD, May 22, 2018
    Last edited: May 22, 2018
  2. Kevon Ritter

    Kevon Ritter Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2015
    Messages:
    597
    Likes Received:
    293
    Printed rough shape with cnc fine "polishing" is my guess. If so, the concept is nothing new, but here we're building two machines instead of just using a dual head.

    EDIT:
    Oh I just noticed that there was nothing for a printhead at the front. It's a part remover.
     
    #2 Kevon Ritter, May 23, 2018
    Last edited: May 23, 2018
    MaryD likes this.
  3. Awestruck

    Awestruck New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2017
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    13
    I'll guess some sort of lab equipment for mixing chemicals and heating them. However the background looks more like an office of some sort or small assembly area.
     
    #3 Awestruck, May 23, 2018
    MaryD likes this.
  4. Scotty Orr

    Scotty Orr Journeyman
    Builder

    Joined:
    May 21, 2015
    Messages:
    315
    Likes Received:
    177
    Infrared Cookie "Baker"?
     
    #4 Scotty Orr, May 23, 2018
    Awestruck, MaryD and Rick 2.0 like this.
  5. Kevon Ritter

    Kevon Ritter Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2015
    Messages:
    597
    Likes Received:
    293
    Can a build plate safely get that hot? That's +160*C (325*F).
     
    #5 Kevon Ritter, May 23, 2018
    MaryD likes this.
  6. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2013
    Messages:
    2,858
    Likes Received:
    1,526
    Thermal coefficient of expansion checker.
     
    #5 Rick 2.0, May 23, 2018
    MaryD likes this.
  7. Ruben Barrios

    Ruben Barrios New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2018
    Messages:
    12
    Likes Received:
    7
    CNC Paninni maker?
     
    #6 Ruben Barrios, May 23, 2018
    MaryD and Scotty Orr like this.
  8. Awestruck

    Awestruck New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2017
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    13
    Question Generator.
     
    #7 Awestruck, May 23, 2018
    Giarc, Peter Van Der Walt, MaryD and 1 other person like this.
  9. MaryD

    MaryD OpenBuilds Team

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2016
    Messages:
    649
    Likes Received:
    639
    The mystery machine is actually a Milling machine, fdm 3D printer, selective needle injector, laser engraver. The dials make thin films of polymers to be photo-cured or injected with other materials. Research equipment in dev thx to #CMUPortugal #CMU #UC #ISR UC
     
    #8 MaryD, May 24, 2018
    Scotty Orr likes this.
  10. Joe Downard

    Joe Downard New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2017
    Messages:
    25
    Likes Received:
    16
    I was gonna guess pancake maker.. mmmm food..
     
    #9 Joe Downard, May 25, 2018
    MaryD likes this.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice