The machine quickly produced its first successful extrusions. "Compared to ShAPE 1, ShAPE 2 gives us three times the motor power, four times the torque, and 50% more ram force," Whalen explained.

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another cartesian router machine built around the OpenBuilds aluminum extrusion. The OX, while a fine machine for DIY tinkerers, uses belts. The WorkBee trades them out for screws, and should gain ...