snapmaker's rotary module offers CNC carving, 3D printing, and laser engraving in 360°

continuing its celebration of the ‘maker’ spirit, snapmaker unveils a rotary module to elevate its three-in-one maker machine. designed for the snapmaker 2.0 and its 3D printing, laser engraving and CNC milling functions, the module transforms the device into a 4-axis rotary machine — able to carve, print, and engrave materials of a maximum length of just over 15 inches in 360 degrees. unlocking a new dimension to the fabrication process, the module offers a jump from flat milling to fabricating incredibly detailed objects that even exceed the quality of most 3D prints.

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snapmaker expands the capabilities of its already versatile maker machine with its rotary module. the addition supports dozens of materials including wood, tooling boards, plastic, bamboo, leather, fabric, and non-transparent acrylics. the 3D printing function can now print on curved surfaces while the laser-etching/engraving head can laser-carve artworks onto cylindrical or curved surfaces. the rotary module uses strain wave gearing and packs a 100:1 speed reducer that converts the power to a lower output speed. this allows the 3-jaw chuck to rotate with a minimum angle of 0.1° — enabling carving and printing on uneven and irregular surfaces.

the speedy snapmaker 2.0 rotary module offers 360° continuous rotation with a maximum angular speed of 45° per second. together with precise control ranging from 0.2, 1, and 5-degree rotation on the touchscreen, makers can see the difference in every motion. the module can even carve hollow objects with uniquely shaped outer shells.