SolidCore DIY 3D Printer Build

While the SolidCore printer design is still a work in progress, the corexy build is slowly materializing. For now, we decided to go with a simple corexy design but have future plans for a toolchanger and a heated chamber. The design goal is to build a reliable high speed 3d printer or for 3d printing high temperature materials.

Design Goals

Our long term goal is to is to build a modular platform, not just a printer. Think of it as an ecosystem of parts that can be arranged in different configurations and adapted for unique applications.

• All Metal
• Scalable
• Modular
• Triple Z-axis
• Kinematic Bed

Build Volume

The SolidCore CoreXY design has the motor and idler parts assemble to the inside corners of the frame. This mechanical arrangement is better for adding an enclosure and scaling up the 3d printer size to a larger build area. Minimizing design constraints of overall 3d printer length and width makes the machine completely scalable and customizable.

The SolidCore aluminum parts makes the printer into a highspeed workhorse for repeated use. All-metal-parts and components will give us the durability and repeatability needed. But we want people to have the option to use 3d printed parts so they can upgrade later on. Solid all metal parts are durable and less likely to deflect at high printing speeds. The aluminum components are also less likely to breakdown over time when introduced to the forces and heat from repeated use.

Belt Tensioning

Belt tensioning is done with the XY motor mounts. The XY mounts have slots to allow the belt tension to be applied by pulling the motors back.

Kinematic Bed Mounting

Triple Z-Axis Bed Leveling

Y-Carriage & Gantry

X-Carriage Assembly

X-Axis Linear Rail Alignment

X-Carriage Idler Pulley Assembly & Installation