CoreC
The CoreC is a 3D printer designed for the medium/large manufacturing that operates within a network for a just-in-time and local production, managed by a remote SW able to optimize production by guessing market trends. FDM is the predominant technology in 3D printer solutions, thanks to its cost/benefit ratio. The goal of our the project is to bring the advantages of FDM technology to its next level, from an amateur stage, in to the production of goods for the entire community.
Release status: working
Description | Fused Deposition Material
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License | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Categories | 3D Printer
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CAD Models | Yes
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External Link | see below
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Contents
Design
The machine has been designed to help the optimization of the company spaces, exploiting the verticality of the machine. The CoreC system is assembled inside a 19" rack server and can move over the entire height of the cabinet. Its design is strong and robust as an industrial machine, this is the reason for choosing a server rack, so that it can be both slim and light in its components. The printer structure permits a rapid change of the printing module, thanks to the fusion of all mechanical and electronic component in one unique “core”, so its possible to rapidly unmount the module for the backup substitution.
Capabilities
CoreC is an FDM 3D printer designed for mid-scale production that operates within a real-time cloud system for production optimization. Main features:
- The management SW programs the machines to provide a targeted production of items by lowering the unsold while maintaining a high number of varieties.
- The software works interdependently with CoreC devices, arranged according to a decentralized model within strategic hubs inside the retail network.
- Modular system assembled into a server rack.
- The structure is designed to place from 1 up to 9 interchangeable 400x400mm printing plates, on a Z axis of 1800 mm.
- The printer provides sequential production, extruding on differents plates. Once a printing plate is completed, the printer unit controlled by the SW moves on to the next one, granting a continuous and flexible flow of production.
- The software communicates with the printer to provide a management plan that takes in account the needs of the market in real time and optimizes the printing plates with respect to the shape, time and size of the items to be produced.
- The modular system allows to choose the construction volume according to the production requirements.
Frame Material
The printer composed by two main elements:
- Server Rack: 19” rack contains the Z axis movement the power unit and hosts two CoreC modules: one core is functional and the other is for backup purpose
- CoreC module: Made of printed plastic and Aluminium 2020 extrusions.
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Controller Electronics | Duet2 Wifi Board |
Printing material | FDM printing filament up to 300°C |
Printing Size (mm) | 400X*400Y*1800Z |
Motors | 4 x NEMA 17 Stepper |
Frame Material | PETG and Aluminium |
Sensors | IR bed sensor, runout filament, power loss sensor, |