Foam Ripper -- Alternate Carriage, Z-axis, and Needle Cutter

This is an alternate carriage/Z-lift and needle cutter for Moebeast's fantastic Foam Ripper machine -- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2520214

In use, the carriage is carrying a compact needle cutter... configured to sit sideways and featuring a built-in pen holder and custom slip-on flywheel. This flywheel is designed to be a snug fit over the bell of an Emax CF-2822 brushless motor... which is the same motor I've used on most of my previous needle cutter designs. Here it is in action...

The development of this carriage and cutter is detailed in two forum threads... refer to either of these for more information regarding the carriage and needle cutter construction and design.

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/cutting-foam-sheets-with-a-needle.24251/page-122#post-465429

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2566143-Mostly-Printed-CNC-and-cutting-foam/page12#post41499651

Please refer to the "build plate" photo for individual part orientation for 3d printing. Several parts will require "build plate only" support and brim for best results.

Also included is a blank carrier and needle cutter body for creating alternate tool mounts.

Print instructions

Category: Machine Tools