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Simple foldable & transportable Canvas Print Frame System

Submitted by Coleman Merchant on

Project Idea

The idea for this project was to utilize the (awesome!) large format printer to make prints for myself and others. One of the downsides I've found with framing things (especially large prints) is that the frames become quite ungainly to transport/move with. The aim with this project was to make a system that was more portable and simple - i.e. no glass to break, etc. The canvas material is perfect for this!

 

 

The concept is pretty simple: clamp two edges of the print with wood strips, and then use a bar behind the canvas print to stretch the print taught. If the back bar is

Oven that compresses. Useful for pressing plastic or similar materials into sheets or forms. 

The cylinder is a Festo ADVUT-100X2-50-A-P-A, which by my reading of the data sheet would exert about 10,000N or about 2,200lbs. 

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New Equipment for Space

This tool is used for bending long curves in metal.
Base Tool: https://www.harborfreight.com/tubing-roller-99736.html - $200
Bottle Jack: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-ton-hydraulic-bottle-jack-69472.html?_b… - $13

Cost
$650.00
Wish Type
New Equipment for Space

This would help take our machine shop to the next level.

Cost
$40000.00
Wish Type
New Equipment for Space

It would be great to have a larger laser, a more powerful laser, and a fiber laser (which can mark metal). This laser is expensive, but it checks all of those boxes: The Epilog FusionPro 48 Dual (120W CO2/50W Fiber). It has lots of great features (https://www.epiloglaser.com/laser-machines/fusion-pro-laser-series.htm), and a cut area of 48" x 36".

Cost
$66000.00
Wish Type
New Equipment for Space

Our vacuum former leaves a lot to be desired. This one (similar to what they have at Sacred Heart) has many capabilities that enable it to produce much better results: https://www.formechdirect.com/product/508fs/

Cost
$13000.00
Wish Type
New Equipment for Space

This would make it easier to do larger formats and multiple colors (as seen at Sacred Heart Makerspace): https://www.toolots.com/single-head-15-needles-embroidery-machine-with-…

Cost
$5000.00
Wish Type
New Equipment for Space

Having the ability to print large parts would be great. The Gigabot 3+ (what they have at Sacred Heart) is a good option: https://shop.re3d.org/products/gigabot

https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-xl-6/ - 3000

Cost
$3000.00
Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
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Very common labor saving device, our current one is busted and old.

Cost
$230.00