Mr Beam Height Extension & Cutting Frame

The Mr Beam Height Extension & Cutting Frame is an official Mr Beam kit that allows the users of Mr Beam II, Mr Beam II Dreamcut, and the [S] laser head and the [x] laser head to engrave taller objects. The kit consists of three key elements that work together to provide different functionalities.

Image 1: The Height Extension and Cutting Frame in use. Source: Mr Beam Lasers.

1. The height extension - this element is a 30 mm deep tray that is screwed onto the bottom of the Mr Beam device to deepen its working surface and thus increase the usual object height from 38 mm to 68 mm. 
2. The cutting frame - the frame is also 30 mm tall which means that it can be placed inside of the height extension to bring the working height back to the standard 38 mm. The cutting frame collects any material bits or dust and is much easier to clean than the standard grid.
3. Mr Beam sti[x] - the object to be engraved is placed on top of the included 9 sti[x] made of anodized aluminum (24 cm long). These are triangular prism bars that allow for executing cutting jobs that involve multiple passes and handle delicate objects. The position of the sti[x] on the cutting frame is adjustable so that big as well as very small objects can be cut.

Video 1: Mr Beam Height Extension and Cutting Frame. Source: Mr Beam Lasers.

The kit also includes a Mr Beam focus tool that allows to quickly measure the height of the object and focus the laser head. A small screwdriver and 14 screws are also included to help screw the height extension to the Mr Beam / Mr Beam II Dreamcut laser cutter.

Image 2: Mr Beam Focus Tool. Source: Mr Beam Lasers.

It must be kept in mind that neither the base nor the cutting frame are magnetic. This means that if the user wants to work with materials that require to be fixed by magnets, this must be taken into account before the height extension is installed. A recommended solution is to attach iron plates to the height extension or cutting frame.