T-Slot

Please go to Category: T-Slot for the full list. Thank you.

"T-Slot" is a type of Beam made from extruded aluminum.

VSlot: Metric Extrusion with built in Linear Rails

• http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openrail/openbuilds-v-slot
• http://openbuildspartstore.com/
• http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130323-open-source-v-slot-linear-framing-system-fully-funded-on-kickstarter.html
• http://www.openbuilds.com/OpenBuilds_Store/openbuilds-news/openbuilds-v-slot-coming-soon

fischertechnik aluminum beams look similar to MakerBeam

fischertechnik: you can get extruded aluminum versions of some fischertechnik parts

• Builders/FTIStrap

80/20 beams: typically used for machines larger than a refrigerator

• T-Slot beams in a variety of profiles, from 20mm x 20mm to 45mm x 45mm. See Wikipedia: 80/20 framing systems.
• http://8020inc.net/
• How much does extruded aluminum cost? http://www.flomoco.com/8020_flomoco.html has Sketchup libraries to make virtual models out of 80/20, and a Instant Quote to estimate how much it costs to convert that virtual model into reality.
• "Another CNC machine?" points out a couple of lower-cost sources of 80/20 beams.

MakerBeam: typically used for small desktop models

• 10mm X 10mm profile T-Slot style building system.
• http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/makerbeam
• http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/makerbeamhere

OpenBeam

• 15mm X 15mm profile T-Slot style building system.
• Make: OpenBeam Miniature T-slot Framing System
• Kickstarter: OpenBeam - An open source miniature construction system
• OpenBeamUSA at Tam Labs
• Rostock mentions a possibility of using OpenBeam in combination with OpenRail
  • Kickstarter: Open Rail Open Source Linear Bearing System; OpenRail.net

MicroRAX

• 10mm X 10mm profile T-Slot style building system.
• http://www.microrax.com/