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Re:The Polar Bear – Open-Source, Multipurpose CNC Machine wi... by GravitasFailure on Thursday August 19, 2021 @05:56AM (#28232052)
That cantilever design is known for having rigidity problems for 3D printers and isn't used at all for subtractive manufacturing. Compare it to a MaxNC 10[0] or a Taig[1] micro mill and you'll be able to see how much more robust their construction is.

[0]http://millingaccessories.biz/2015/04/07/maxnc-10-cnc-millin... [1]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TkXnpUUXqLg/T4Qj3qVU9JI/A...

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