difficulty_level: "Medium" description: "Joost's Arbor Press is a machine based on the original design of the Injection machine made by Precious Plastic\n(https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/build/injection)\n\nThis machine solves two main problems: Ergonomics, that was directly affecting the user experience and therefore productivity and the pressure, which was bringing a big limitation for what we could make with this machine.\n\nIn this how-to you'll find the download files and the requirements to build and run this machine yourself :)" _id: "TTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv" _contentModifiedTimestamp: "2023-06-14T11:02:21.614Z" mentions: [] cover_image: fullPath: "uploads/howtos/43PPLEr9gVviM1H2DI6M/Sin título-1-1865ffb1359.jpg" updated: "2023-02-17T16:21:06.327Z" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2F43PPLEr9gVviM1H2DI6M%2FSin%20t%C3%ADtulo-1-1865ffb1359.jpg?alt=media&token=fcffaed2-564a-4896-bcae-76bcd8625194" timeCreated: "2023-02-17T16:21:06.327Z" name: "Sin ttulo-1-1865ffb1359.jpg" type: "image/jpeg" size: 146728 contentType: "image/jpeg" slug: "joost-arbor-press" _created: "2023-02-17T16:21:25.313Z" total_downloads: 70 id: "TTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv" moderation: "accepted" previousSlugs: - "joostie-arbor-press" - "joost-arbor-press" fileLink: "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E2H1o0f7jNcq9DWMylwakORx4Df9TFB-?usp=share_link" comments: - _created: "2023-05-21T08:27:25.085Z" _creatorId: "precious-plastic-genova" creatorName: "precious-plastic-genova" text: "what a beautiful and thoughtful project. I hope i will make it in the next iteration of my workspace" _id: "q9K4Eh3KqqkGExFrAsdU" creatorCountry: "it" tags: - "injection" total_views: 313 creatorCountry: "nl" title: "Joost Arbor Press" _deleted: false files: [] _modified: "2023-06-14T11:02:21.614Z" _createdBy: "joostdommisse" time: "1-2 weeks" steps: - text: "First off, here is your download package for this machine!\n\nIn this folder you will find:\n- 3D CAD (.step and .f3d)\n- Lasercut files (.dxf)\n- Blueprints (.pdf)\n- Schematics\n- BOM" images: - timeCreated: "2023-02-17T18:09:23.134Z" name: "bp-1866073466f.jpg" updated: "2023-02-17T18:09:23.134Z" type: "image/jpeg" size: 86505 fullPath: "uploads/howtos/TTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv/bp-1866073466f.jpg" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FTTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv%2Fbp-1866073466f.jpg?alt=media&token=e3665bd0-3b9b-4506-8d55-63e9b77982bb" contentType: "image/jpeg" _animationKey: "unique1" title: "Download" - images: - 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_animationKey: "unique3" images: - downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2F43PPLEr9gVviM1H2DI6M%2Fuse-186602adecf.jpg?alt=media&token=7c8bc529-7d9c-43f0-8c9b-2fb78bf34dd1" timeCreated: "2023-02-17T16:21:24.580Z" contentType: "image/jpeg" updated: "2023-02-17T16:21:24.580Z" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/43PPLEr9gVviM1H2DI6M/use-186602adecf.jpg" size: 103084 name: "use-186602adecf.jpg" type: "image/jpeg" - timeCreated: "2023-02-21T21:21:29.410Z" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FTTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv%2Fstep-18675da3ffe.jpg?alt=media&token=14c56698-571d-4de1-b13a-7403ac9e698f" size: 113633 contentType: "image/jpeg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/TTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv/step-18675da3ffe.jpg" updated: "2023-02-21T21:21:29.410Z" name: "step-18675da3ffe.jpg" type: "image/jpeg" - timeCreated: "2023-02-17T16:21:24.083Z" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/43PPLEr9gVviM1H2DI6M/IMG_2763-186602b8a1c.JPG" updated: "2023-02-17T16:21:24.083Z" type: "image/jpeg" contentType: "image/jpeg" size: 41423 name: "IMG_2763-186602b8a1c.JPG" downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2F43PPLEr9gVviM1H2DI6M%2FIMG_2763-186602b8a1c.JPG?alt=media&token=97f6dd59-c0ae-46f2-91f7-85fb51540ae6" text: "- We recommend to place your machine in a leveled floor and it's even better if you can screw the machine to the floor too for more stability. \n- Always make sure to wear the safety equipment when running this machine (high heat resistant gloves, goggles, gas mask and safety clothing), also a well ventilated area is highly recommended. \n- When purchasing moulds, make sure they come with chamfered nozzle (not threaded) so that they can fit nicely with the cap nut used for the nozzle. \n\n\n" title: "Inject!" - _animationKey: "uniquesjxaz" title: "Create, share back and Sell :)" images: - type: "image/jpeg" contentType: "image/jpeg" fullPath: "uploads/howtos/TTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv/IMG_2806-186608dfb5d.JPG" name: "IMG_2806-186608dfb5d.JPG" timeCreated: "2023-02-17T18:09:24.897Z" size: 58901 downloadUrl: "https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/onearmyworld.appspot.com/o/uploads%2Fhowtos%2FTTjLUTLsBVO5OYSvrKsv%2FIMG_2806-186608dfb5d.JPG?alt=media&token=160e193b-f317-4684-8716-815661409462" updated: "2023-02-17T18:09:24.897Z" text: "Start creating!\nYou'll be able to produce a large variety of products like tiles, pots, sunglass frames and more.\nHave a look at the How-to's to find inspiration for injection moulds or products:\n👉 https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to?tags=JVpo3tdEqbk8G787hAZH\n\nBuy and sell on the Bazar!\nOn the Precious Plastic Bazar you can buy moulds or parts for this machine - or sell your own creations and machines!\n👉 bazar.preciousplastic.com\n\nAnd if you replicate this machine and improve it, dont forget to share back! :) or if you have question on how to build it, join us on Discord 👉 https://discord.com/invite/rnx7m4t\n\nIf you want to know about the design process take a look at this video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWbkIa0ncIU\n\nHappy melting! 🤗" category: _modified: "2022-05-09T21:18:09.659Z" _created: "2022-05-09T21:18:09.659Z" label: "Machines" _id: "bD7i9YjwOa4yTlLdYUnw" _deleted: false votedUsefulBy: - 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