Description
This is the Open Source Mechatronics’ kit of the popular Open Source Workbee CNC Machine.
The WorkBee was originally designed by Ryan Lock of Ooznest UK. It is a super strong, accurate and easy to assemble CNC machine.
Based on C-Beam, V-Slot, Xtreme Solid V-Wheels and TR8x8(P2) Leadscrews it is strong, accurate and reliable.
It has been carefully designed and can accurately cut foams, woods, plastics and aluminium to 0.1-0.2mm accuracy or better.
Functional engineering parts, toys, signs or anything else that can be imagined, can be made on the WorkBee CNC Machine.
PLEASE NOTE: This kit includes 4 x NEMA 23 Stepper Motors!!!
Dimension Details:
Travel (Cutting Area): | |
– X Axis: | 1420mm |
– Y Axis: | 1260mm |
– Z Axis: | 122mm (85mm cutting depth with a 12mm base board) |
Workable Material Height (max): | 85mm (with a 12mm base board) |
Drive System: | TR8x8(P2) ACME Lead Screw |
Machine Accuracy: | 0.05mm – 0.10mm |
Footprint: | 1500mm x 1500mm (not including motors) |
Compatible Material for Cutting/Milling:
- Aluminum
- Hard Wood
- Soft Wood
- Plexi Glass
- Delrin
- HDPE
- Foam

NOTE: The above is an image of the 1000x1000mm kit
Kit Includes (Bill of Materials):
PLATES | |
1 | Y Plate Left |
1 | Y Plate Right |
2 | Y Plate Inner |
2 | Y End Plate Left |
2 | Y End Plate Right |
1 | X Plate Front |
1 | X Plate Back |
1 | Z Motor Mount |
1 | Z Axis Bottom |
1 | Z Plate |
4 | End Cap |
EXTRUSION | |
2 | 2040 – 1415mm |
2 | 2040 – 1495mm |
1 | 2040 – 1500mm |
3 | 2080 – 1460mm |
1 | C-Beam – 250mm |
1 | C-Beam – 1500mm |
2 | C-Beam – 1500mm |
MOTION | |
48 | Xtreme Solid V Wheel Kit |
1 | X Axis ACME Lead Screw – 531mm |
2 | Y Axis ACME Lead Screw – 781mm |
1 | Z Axis ACME Lead Screw – 281mm |
1 | Anti-Backlash Nut Block |
6 | ACME Nut Block |
8 | 688zz bearing |
4 | 6.35x8mm Flexible Coupling |
BRACKETS | |
8 | Angle Corner Bracket |
12 | Triple L Bracket |
SPACERS | |
21 | Eccentric Spacer – 6mm x 10mm Hex |
14 | Aluminum Spacer – 3mm |
27 | Aluminum Spacer – 6mm |
21 | Aluminum Spacer – 9mm |
16 | Aluminum Spacer – 40mm |
14 | Precision Shim – 10 x 5.2 x 1mm |
2 | Presision Shim – 10 x 8 x 1mm |
HARDWARE | |
8 | Lock Collar – 8mm |
104 | T-Nut – M5 |
53 | Nylon Lock Nut – M5 |
92 | Low Profile Screw – 8mm |
24 | Low Profile Screw – 12mm |
40 | Low Profile Screw – 15mm |
8 | Low Profile Screw – 20mm |
14 | Low Profile Screw – 25mm |
6 | Low Profile Screw – 30mm |
16 | Low Profile Screw – 50mm |
21 | Low Profile Screw – 60mm |
25 | Drop-in T-Nut – M5 |
ELECTRONICS | |
4 | NEMA23 Stepper Motor – 1.26N.m |
Don’t forget to check out the great value Add-On Packs for this kit!
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