Disclaimer: I am not able to realize this project today, but I find it interesting to share the idea
My laser model has a 500mm by 700mm bed.
The models today have an opening, which allows us to no longer be limited by the length.
At first, I would like to make something very simple.
So the idea would be to create a wheel system (Teflon / extrathane polyurethane / gripping material ...), which would make our plate move forward at a predefined distance.
The goal :
would be to engrave/cut a first file of 700*500, then to advance/retreat our plate of 500mm then to cut a second file of 700*500...
Before thinking about having a fully automated system, it would already be necessary to create a precise guidance system.
Once realized this system we could optimize it.
We could for example:
* create a system that can be screwed at the front or at the rear of the machine, to avoid being weighed down by these.
* put 1 motor on the lower or upper wheels.
Inside the machine guides / wheel / bearings.. (to hold, guide or roll the plate)
on the other side either a similar system without motor or a rolling trestles.
A programmable controller with two buttons to advance or retract the plate.
A system of springs or others to manage the thickness of the plates.
