How to build mini press

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STARTERKIT
COMPRESSION
SHEETPRESS

Tutorial: Building a Mini Press for Compression Moulding

To construct this straightforward machine, you will need the following equipment:

  • Welding machine
  • Access to a laser cutting machine
  • Drilling machine
  • Basic assembly skills
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Table of Contents

  1. 1

    Video tutorial

    Instructions

    All steps are detailed in the video tutorial. Click the yellow download button above to access the open source blueprints and CAD files.

  2. 2

    What can you make with press?

    This standard frame allows pressing sheets with an area of 14.6x14.6 inches (37x37 cm).

    Maximum recommended mold height is 3.1 inches (80 mm).

    I have produced:

    • Sheets 14.6x14.6 inches (37x37 cm) with thicknesses of 0.1, 0.2, 0.8 inches (3, 5, 20 mm)
    • Coasters
    • Clocks
    • Clipboards
    • Sheets for CNC cutting for items like lamps and animal models.
    černé s oranžovými ručičkami.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    Lamp prototype 1.0.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    IMG_20210127_195613.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource

    černé s oranžovými ručičkami.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    Lamp prototype 1.0.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    IMG_20210127_195613.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
  3. 3

    Is it possible to buy it? Yes

    Complete Machine:

    Laser-cut parts for pressing plates:

    Snímek7.PNG - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    Snímek9.PNG - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    Upper part.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource

    Snímek7.PNG - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    Snímek9.PNG - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    Upper part.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
  4. 4

    More information

    Certainly, here is the refined text:

    Next upgrades and tips for compression molding can be found on YouTube or Instagram: linktr.ee/plastmakers.

    IMG_20210206_223315.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    deska s klipem 3.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource

    IMG_20210206_223315.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
    deska s klipem 3.jpg - Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource

Tools

  • Welding machine
  • Drilling machine

Software

Hardware

  • Laser cutting machine access

Open-Source Designs

  • How to build mini press - [filtered] Academy

Articles

YouTube Videos

Papers