Transforming 3D printed CNC prototype into a plotter

Abstract

We often hear about numerical control or CNC abbreviated. With this type of control, we can automatically control various processing tools such as: drills, lathes, milling cutters, rapid prototyping printers, etc. The instructions they need to receive will be in the form of a Gcode sequential program generated by the CAD / CAM drawing and manufacturing program. In the case of 3D printers, the CAD / CAM information is passed through a slicer specific to that printer, which “cuts” the object into printing slices. CNC systems are used today for virtually any process that has movements and operations, including laser cutting, hole punching, fabric cutting, welding, etc. because most CNC systems built today are 100% electronic. 3D printing of a CNC was a real challenge that aimed to understand the principles of obtaining and operating a CNC. I found that we basically have 3 devices with the same basic principles: CNC milling cutter, 3D printer and plotter. So I created a CNC that I turned into a plotter just to highlight the above.