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Shane Hooper edited this page Apr 21, 2021 · 1 revision

Workhorse 3D PrinterWelcome to the WorkHorse3DPrinter wiki! The Workhorse Printer is a large format, open source 3d printer designed by 3D Distributed. The printer is a modular machine platform that uses lead screw driven motion with a fixed bed / moving gantry.

Fixed Bed / Moving Gantry X and Y-Axis Lead Screw Large Scale 3D Printer

Lead Screw Motion System

While most 3d printers use belt driven motion in the x and y axis to increase print speed but loses quality when more weight is applied to the gantry or carriage. The lead screw used on the Workhorse has a high helix pitch with multiple threads to allow increased print speeds while maintaining the quality provided from lead screw and ball screw motion. The system is particularly useful in applications that add more weight to the gantry or carriage. Materials such as clay, chocolate, plastic pellet extrusion or other foods can increase weight that is moved around which results decreased quality or print speeds. Workhorse Printer’s are available to purchase in Machined Component Kit, Hardware Kit or Complete Kit. Workhorse 3D Printer at Midwest Reprap Festival

  • OPEN SOURCE
  • LARGE BUILD VOLUME
  • ADVANCED LEAD SCREW MOTION
  • MODULAR MACHINE DESIGN
  • CUSTOM MODS
  • CUSTOM BUILDS
  • ENCLOSURE
  • HEATED BED

WorkHorse Large Scale Kit

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