Rigid Gantries for Professional 3D Printers, plasma cutters, lasers cutters, stands, furniture, etc. are now possible!

Lightweight and rigid, V-Slot provides an ultra smooth track for precise motion. OpenBuilds created and launched V-Slot in 2013 and it was so well received by the open source building community that the original Kickstarter campaign exceeded the funding goal by over 220%! Since that time, well over 1,000,000 feet of V-Slot has been sold. V-Slot / C-Beam Linear Rail. Connecting V-Slot. Strength and Deflection. Powered by Groove. V Slot aluminium extrusion is a new concept aluminum profile, it can be used as linear rail on many projects. This extruded aluminum profile have 4 v grooves on its 4 sides, the v groove linear rail allow V wheel sliding smoothly. Nowadays V Slot aluminium extrusion is very popular for 3D printers, CNC and robotics. Genuine OpenBuilds Parts shipped world wide by OpenBuilds from the United States. Inventor/Creator of the V-Slot Linear Rail - EASY Modular Building System.

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• V-Slot 40x40 is a profile based on the popular V-Slot linear guide system. A square profile gives added strength and functionality.
• Since 40x40 is a product of the V-Slot line, all standard V-Slot parts and accessories are compatible! Of course, like V-Slot, every side of V-Slot 40x40 can be used a linear guide.
• V-Slot 40x40 is available in 4 lengths; 250mm, 500mm, 1000mm or 1500mm
• You can use V-Slot gantry plates as well as Black Angle Corner Connectors and Cube Corner Connectors to create quick gantry cart systems for V-Slot 40x40
• You can even 3D Print your own parts to produce customized creations.
• You can create stands for machines as well as functional furniture with limitless possibilities
• V-Slot 40x40 is extremely modular which allows for practically unlimited mounting possibilities and build configurations.

V-Slot 40x40 is made with 6063 T-5 Aluminum and it has a beautiful, shiny, super smooth, clear finish. The finish is much shinier than standard profiles which allows for a smoother ride for the OpenBuilds V Wheels.V-Slot 40x40 Linear Rail is considered to be a 40mm x 40mm profile which is compatible with all V-Slot Parts and Accessories.
The ends of the V-slot are not pre-tapped for threads, but can be easily tapped with a M5 Threaded Drill/Tap.
V-Slot 40x40 Weights:

V Slot Linear Rail

• 250mm: 0.75 lbs. (.34Kg)
• 500mm: 1.5 lbs. (.68Kg)
• 1000mm: 2 lbs. 6 oz. (1.1Kg)
• 1500mm: 3 lbs. 14 oz. (1.4Kg)