The fixed tool mount permits mounting and swapping of heavy, fixed tools that then work the moving workpiece. The following require the fixed tool mount.

• Micro mill spindle mount permits attaching a micro mill spindle for small milling projects like PCB prototyping, milling small wood and plastic parts.
• Syringe pump mount permits attachment of a 3-D printed syringe pump for printing and plotting viscous fluids.

Files

Download the OpenSCAD library from https://github.com/phidiasllc/fixed_tools (incomplete).

Materials

• Printed tool effector
• 12 3/8" countersunk ring magnets
• Plastic epoxy

Tools

• Precision knife
• Small flat bladed screwdriver
• Paper towel
• Stirring stick
• Epoxy mixing pallet

Assembly

1. Clean up the print with a small flat screw driver and precision mount. DO NOT over dress the magnet pockets - magnets should fit snugly, if they are loose, reprint the part.