--- title: How to build mini press slug: how-to-build-mini-press- description: Tutorial how to build mini press for compression moulding. For making this simple machine you need welding machine, access to laser cutting machine, drilling machine and basic assembly skills. tags: ["starterkit","compression","sheetpress"] category: Machines difficulty: Medium time: 1-2 weeks keywords: location: Liberec, Czechia --- # How to build mini press ![How to build mini press ](thumbnail_2.png) Tutorial how to build mini press for compression moulding. For making this simple machine you need welding machine, access to laser cutting machine, drilling machine and basic assembly skills. User Location: Liberec, Czechia ## Steps ### Step 1: Video tutorial All steps are mentioned in video tutorial. Click the yellow download button above to go to the direct link to open source blueprints and CAD files. ### Step 2: What can you make with press? With this standard size frame it is possible to press sheets with area 37x37cm. Max. recommended mould height is 80mm I have already produced: - sheets 37x37cm, thickness 3, 5, 20mm - coasters - clock - clipboard - sheets which was latter used for CNC cutting - design of lamp, animal models. ![černé s oranžovými ručičkami.jpg](./cerne_s_oranzovymi_rucickami.jpg) ![Lamp prototype 1.0.jpg](./Lamp_prototype_1.0.jpg) ![IMG_20210127_195613.jpg](./IMG_20210127_195613.jpg) ### Step 3: Is it possible to buy it? Yes Full machine: Laser cutted parts for pressing plates: ![Snímek7.PNG](./Snimek7.PNG) ![Snímek9.PNG](./Snimek9.PNG) ![Upper part.jpg](./Upper_part.jpg) ### Step 4: More information Next upgrades and tips for compression moulding you can find on Youtube, or Instagram: linktr.ee: linktr.ee/plastmakers I hope it can help you with plastic recycling. Tom ![IMG_20210206_223315.jpg](./IMG_20210206_223315.jpg) ![deska s klipem 3.jpg](./deska_s_klipem_3.jpg) ## Resources ## References