CNC DIY 12x12(3D) F8 Assembly Instructions

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First, we will prepare the side of the Gantry. Begin with parts #19, 17, and two bearings

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To get started, just press the bearings into the sides just enough so that they will stay.

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Next, we will use a bench vise to press the bearing fully into place. Start by slowly

pressing the bearing a little at a time to make sure the alignment is correct. Do not

force the bearing in if it is not straight, or you can damage the board. Be careful here.

#004
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It may be necessary to rotate the part in the vise a couple times to correctly

align the bearing before fully seating it.

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A third rotation may be necessary.

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Both ball bearings should now be completely pressed into the side frames.

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Next, we will prepare all of the end bearing blocks. All four #3 parts as

well as four bearings ball will be used.

#008
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To get started, just press the bearings into the bearing blocks just enough so

that they will stay.

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Next, we will use a bench vise to press the bearing fully into place. Start by slowly

pressing the bearing a little at a time to make sure the alignment is correct. 

Do not force the bearing in if it is not straight, or you can damage the board. Be careful here.

#010
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Repeat the same process until all four of the bearing blocks are completed.

#011
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Now we will prepare support frames #27 and #26 with two linear bearings 

#012
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As before with the ball bearings, we want to start by just pressing the linear

bearings into the support frames by hand. Just press them in enough to hold the bearings in place.

#013
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Next, we will use the bench vise again to slowly press the linear bearings into place. Take your time

and make sure they are straight. It may be necessary to rotate the part in the vice a few times to ensure the bearing is straight.

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Be sure and press the bearing in the full thickness of the plate so that it is flush with the backside.

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The bearing is pressed in flush with the surface of the plate.

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Now we will add part #27. Align the two together as shown.

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Gently begin to press 27 onto the bearings.

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Do the same for both sides, trying to keep the 2 parts parallel.

#019
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Using a vice, now gently press the two plates together. You will want to alternate sides 

frequently in order to keep the parts parallel with eachother.

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Continue this process until both plates are flush with the outside surface of the 

bearings. Be careful not to squeeze to far and damage the bearings.

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Both parts should now be fully seated and flush with the outside of the bearings.

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Next you will need 4 Linear bearing screws (P-26) and 4 M4 washers (P-16).

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Each screw hole near the linear bearings gets one of the screws with washer.

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Tighten them down snug. These are what hold the bearing in place during motion of the machine.

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One completed.

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Do the same for the other side as well.

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All 4 screws should be in there corresponding screw holes now.

#028
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Next you need Parts #28 and #29 along with 2 more linear bearings.

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As before with the ball bearings, we want to start by just pressing the linear
bearings into the support frames by hand. Just press them in enough to hold the bearings in place.

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Like before use the vice to press each bearing flush with the plate.

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#032
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Now we will add part #29. Align the two together as shown.

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Using a vice, now gently press the two plates together. You will want to alternate sides
frequently in order to keep the parts parallel with eachother.

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Both sides flush with bearings.

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Again we will need 4 Linear bearing screws (P-26) and 4 M4 washers (P-16).

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Screw each into their corresponding hole near the linear bearings.

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Next gather parts # 30,31,10, and 11 as well as 4 linear bearings. Pay attention to

the arrangement I have them in here. This is more or less how they will be assembled.

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Begin by pressing two of the linear bearings into part #30

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Use a vice again to get them flush. Remember to keep the bearing straigt at all times.

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#041
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Both bearings should now be flush with the face of the part as shown. Be sure 

you have them on the correct side of the plate.

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Now add part #10 just as shown here.

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Press it flush with bearings, keeping both plates parallel at all times.

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Rotating may be necessary.

#045
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We are almost complete with one side.

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Like before we will need 4 Linear bearing screws (P-26) and 4 M4 washers (P-16).

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Screw them into the small holes near the face of each linear bearing.

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Tighten up one side.

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Then the other side. Now we have completed the first side.

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Now we will do the same to the other side (Part #31 and 11) along with 2 more 

linear bearings.

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Add the linear bearings in the orientation shown here.

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Press them flush using the vice

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Both sides...

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Once flush, we can now add part 11 to the other side.

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Add part #11 in the orientation shown here.

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Gently press by hand to get it started.

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Use the vice to complete the job.

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Now both sides are flush with the linear bearings.

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Gather 4 more linear bearing screws (P-26) and 4 M4 washers (P-16).

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Add them just as before in the holes near the linear bearings.

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Tighten them all down.

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We have now completed the other side.

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Moving along, we need Parts # 4,5,6 and 7 as well as four more linear bearings.

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Add two linear bearings to part #4 as shown here.

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Press them flush.

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Now we will add Part #5. Pay attention to the orientation we are adding it.

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Press it flush.

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Parts 10 and 11 installed together, flush with bearings.

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Gather 4 more linear bearing screws (P-26) and 4 M4 washers (P-16).

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Add them to the first side in the small holes near the linear bearings, as shown.

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Tighten them down.

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Do the same to the other side.

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Now add the remaining 2 linear bearings to Part #6 as shown.

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Press them flush.

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Add Part #7 to the bearings. Be sure to install in same orientation as shown here.

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Press both sides flush.

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Again we need 4 more linear bearing screws (P-26) and 4 M4 washers (P-16).

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Install as before.

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Next up we will be putting together the gantry. Grab Parts #19 and 20 as well as two

M4x20 machine screws (P-15), four M4 washers (P-16) and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Lay #19 onto #20 as shown.

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Next add a washer to each M4 Machine Screw.

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Add the screws with washers to the hole locations shown here.

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Add another washer along with a nut to the backside of each screw.

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Tighten them down snug.

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Next grab two #12 motor blocks and four M4 wood screws.

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Add the motor blocks into the square holes as shown.

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Insert an M4 wood screw into each of the corresponding holes.

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Tighten all of them down snug.

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Now grab Part #2 motor base and four more M4 wood screws. Add them to the motor blocks as shown.

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Tighten down the screws.

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Motor block should now be fully intalled.

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Next we will need one of the stepper motors, a stepper motor coupler, four M4x20 machine screws (P-15),

eight M4 washers (P-16), four M4 lock washers (P-17), and four M4 nuts (P-18).

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Add the coupler to the motor shaft.

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Tighten down the set screws with an allen wrench.

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Now install the motor as shown. Add a lock washer, then flat washer to the bolt; slide in from the motor side;

then add flat washer and nut to the under side. Do the same for all four holes.

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Tighten them all down.

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Next, we will create the other side of the gantry. You will need

Parts #17 and 18, as well as two M4x20 machine screws (P-15), four M4

washers (P-16) and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Lay #17 onto #18 as shown here.

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Add M4 bolts with flat washers to the top side.

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See above.

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Tilt the parts on there side and add the other flat washers and also both M4 nuts.

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Tighten them both down.

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We now have completed both sides of the Gantry.

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Let's now begin working on the machine base (Y-Axis). You will need Part #14 and a

  1. 3 bearing block. Also grab  two M4x20 machine screws (P-15), four M4
    washers (P-16) and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Add the bearing block to the plate as shown with the bearing side down. We want to

be sure to sandwich the bearing in between the two parts. 

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Drop in both M4 bolts with washers.

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Next add washers and nuts to the other side

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Go ahead and tighten them down.

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Grab two #12 motor spacer blocks and 4 M3 wood screws.

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Add them to the main plate as shown with the scrws.

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Tighten down the screws with your screwdriver.

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One side is now ready to go.

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Grab a #2 Motor Block and four more M3 wood screws.

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Add the motor block as shown with screws.

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Tighten them down with your screwdriver.

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Complete.

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Now we can add the motor. Grab one of the motors, motor coupler,

four M4x20 machine screws (P-15), eight M4 washers (P-16), four M4 lock

washers (P-17), and four M4 nuts (P-18).

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Add the coupler to the motor and tighten down one of the set screws.

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Drop the motor in place. Pay attention to the direction of the motor lead wires. You

may want them oriented in a direction that will favor your wiring method. To the side 

is a good option. 

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Add the bolts with flat washers on both sides.

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Adding the nuts to the underside can be a little bit tricky,

but patience is key.

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All four now all tightened up.

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Now we will prepare the opposite side of the base. Grab Part #13 and 

another #3 bearing block. You will need two M4x20 machine screws (P-15),

four M4 washers (P-16) and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Assemble like before, with the bearing face against the larger plate. 

This sandwiches the bearing in between both parts and locks it in place.

Drop the 2 M4 bolts in place with washers.

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Add the 2 nuts with washers to the backside.

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Tighten both up.

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We've now got both sides of the Y-axis Complete.

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We will now begin preparing the Z-Axis. Grab Part #9 and a bearing block #3.

You will need two M4x20 machine screws (P-15),
four M4 washers (P-16) and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Assemble them like before with the bearing side facing the plate.

Drop in the two screws with washers.

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Add the remaining washers and nuts to the backside.

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Tighten everything down.

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Next grab 2 Part #12 motor blocks as well as 4 M3 screws.

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Drop in the four screws from the side shown here. We like to stand the motor block

spacers up here as it makes the next step easier.

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Carefully set the plate with screws on to the motor blocks as shown, aligning

the screws with their corresponding holes.

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Tighten the all down with your screwdriver.

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All tight!

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Now grab a Part #2 motor mount plate and 4 more M3 screws.

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Set the motor plate on the motor blocks in the orientation shown above.

Drop in your screws.

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Tighten everything down.

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All set.

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Now we can add the motor. Grab one of the motors, motor coupler,
four M4x20 machine screws (P-15), eight M4 washers (P-16), four M4 lock
washers (P-17), and four M4 nuts (P-18).

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Add the coupler to the motor and tighten down one of the set screws.

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Drop the motor in place. Pay attention to the direction of the motor lead wires. You
may want them oriented in a direction that will favor your wiring method. 

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Add the bolts with flat washers from the motor side and washers with nuts on the 

under side. Tighten everything down.

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Done.

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Now lets prep the bottom of the Z-axis. You will need Part #8, and #3 bearing block.

You will need two M4x20 machine screws (P-15),
four M4 washers (P-16) and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Assemble them like before with the bearing side facing the plate.
Drop in the two screws with washers.

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Add the remaining washers and nuts to the backside.

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Tighten both down.

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We now have both ends of the Z-Axis ready to go.

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Let's prepare some lead screws. Please refer to steps 7123D_PREP 092  to  096 at:

http://wiki.zentoolworks.com/index.php/CNC_DIY_7x12_(or_3D)_F8_Assembly_Instructions


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Now your lead screws are all ready to go.

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Now let's get our Z-Axis attached to our Gantry. You will need 2 of the long

guide rails (P-08). You also need your Z-Side plate assemblies that we put

together earlier. Be sure to wipe down the rails good with some WD-40 or

something similar to get them clean before sliding them into the bearings.

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Also grab one of the longer lead screw assemblies.

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Now we will attach the side with Part #10 plate to the lead screw. 

You will need two M4x20 machine screws (P-15),
two M4 washers (P-16), two M4 lock washers (P-17), and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Attach one of the M4 screws with flat washer, then lock washer to the end of

your allen wrench. This will help guide it through the outer plate and into

it's corresponding hole in the inner plate.

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Get both screws in place as shown.

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Now add the lead screw, aligning the holes on the anti-backlash nut with the screws.

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Add both nuts as shown. Then tighten down.

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All set!

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Now slide the other side of the Z-axis onto the lead screws as shown here.

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Insert your guide rods very carefully through both sets of bearings.

Be extra careful not to damage the linear bearings. 

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Slide in the other side.

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Our Gantry is getting close.

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Now we will need to bring in both sides of the Gantry. We

will be installing them in the orientation shown here.

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Start by sliding the lead screw end into the bearing as shwn here. Then align the 

guide rails with their corresponding holes.

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Next you need to get two M6x20 machine screws (P-21) with two M6 washers (P-20).

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Insert the screws with washers from the motor side and thread them into the 

guide rails.

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Tighten both of them down.

#172
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Now we will move to the other side. Very similar to before.

We need two M6x20 machine screws (P-21) with two M6 washers (P-20).

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 Slide the lead screw into place first and then align the guide rails. Insert 

the bolts with washers and thread into the rails.

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Tighten them down.

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Our Gantry is all set.

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Now lets work on the Z-axis again. You will need plate Part #21 and eight M3

wood screws with eight M3 washers.

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Install the plate so that it lines up with the holes and matches the Z-axis side plates.

We like to drop all of the screws into their holes first and then align them with

their proper holes.

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Start with one side at a time. Align the holes of the first side. 

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Now slide the other side into place.Just get the screws started.
Don't tighten yet.

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All the screws should now be in place but not tightened yet.

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Next you need eight more M3 wood screws with eight M3 washers.

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Place the first four screws with washers into the side of part #31.

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Tighten them all down.

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Place the next four into the side of Part #30.

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Tighten them all down

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Now all of the screws on both sides are tightened down.

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Now we can go ahead and tighten the eight M3 wood screws on the face of plate #21.

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Done.

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Grab one of the lead screw end holding nuts (P-07).

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Slide the nut onto the lead screw end and squeeze it together with the lead screw. 

Once you have ensured that you have taken up all axial movement of the lead screw, 

go ahead and tighten down the set screw with your allen wrench.

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Be sure you lead screw rotates smoothly by hand. This is something you will

want to do after every few steps in order to be sure nothing is binding during installation.

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Our Gantry is now basically complete.

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Now let's assemble the table. You will need #26/27, #28/29, #14, #13,

the two remaining long guide rails and the one remaining long lead screw.

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We will begin by attaching the lead screw to #27.

You will need two M4x20 machine screws (P-15),
two M4 washers (P-16), two M4 lock washers (P-17), and two M4 nuts (P-18).

#195
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Attach one of the M4 screws with flat washer, then lock washer to the end of
your allen wrench. This will help guide it through the outer plate and into
it's corresponding hole in the inner plate.

#196
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Slide both screws into place as shown.

#197
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Now add the lead screw. Align the holes of the anti-backlash nut with the screws.

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Add an M4 nut to each screw and tighten them down.

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Ready!

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Now slide on the support. Be sure to match the orietation shown in the image here.

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Wipe the guide rails clean.

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Now we can go ahead and slide the guide rails into place like shown here. 

Be careful not to damge the linear bearings, so keep the rails stright and go slow.

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Both rails are now in place.

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Now grab the motor side of the base. Pay attention to where we are pointing in 

the picture here. We are pointing out the holes along the the edge of the plates.

This is INCORRECT. You need to make sure that the holes on the motor end plate 

are facing down at the table and the holes on the support plates are facing up away from the table.

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We have corrected the orientation of the holes here in this picture. This is how

you should have yours layed out.

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Go ahead and align the lead screw end with the bearing.

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We need two M6x15 machine screws (P-19) with two M6 washers (P-20).

Thread the screws with washers into the guide rails as shown.

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Tighten both sides down.

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Tighten other side.

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One side attached.

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Next we will attach the other side (Part #13). Be sure the edge with the holes are facing down, while

the holes of the sliding supports are facing up.

We also need two M6x15 machine screws (P-19) with two M6 washers (P-20).

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Slide the lead screw end into the bearing. Again, be sure the holes along

the edge of the plate are facing down, and the holes on the sliding supports

are facing up.

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Thread the M6x15 screws with washers into the guide rails. 

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Do the same on the other side.

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Tighten everything down.

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Both sides are now attached.

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We will now be adding the Y-axis side frames. These are Parts #15.

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Each end will get two M3 wood screws with two M3 washers.

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Stand up one of the side rails. Look for the small holes along the edge of

the plate. Show here is the INCORRECT orientation. The holes on the side 

plates should be facing down while the holes along the edges of the sliding

supports should be facing up. Go ahead and flip the side plate over.

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Shown here is the CORRECT orientation of the edge holes. They are opposite those

of the sliding supports.

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Now line up the edge of the sides and add in the M3 screws with washers.

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Tighten them both down.

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Do the same for all the other corners of the Y-Base

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All four sides are connected.

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Give your lead screw a few turns by hand to be sure it moves freely. Do this often

to be sure everything is going together properly and not binding.

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Go back and make sure that the bolts holding the anti-backlash nut

to the sliding support are tight.


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We can now add the working table Part #23. Be sure to add in

the orientation shown here.

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Start with ten M3 wood screws (no washers). Drop them into

place aligning with the sliding support underneath.

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Just get them started with your screwdriver about half way down. 

Do not tighten yet. Check the lead screw for binding as you go.

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One side has all screws started.

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Now, lets begin tightening one screw at a time. You may want to 

work back and fourth in a criss-cross pattern to help evenly tighten 

down the work table. Continuously work the lead screw back and fourth 

while tightening in order to prevent binding.

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Do the same for the other side with 10 more M3 screws.

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Now we will ad the lead screw end holding nut (P-07)

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Now you should hold the lead screw tight against the nut like shown and with your other

hand,tighten down the set screws with the hex key. Once tight, make sure there

is no play in between the end holding nut and the lead screw. 

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Holding nut in place.

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Check to make sure there is no axial play in the lead screw.

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The Y-base is near completion.

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Now we can add the Machine's bottom frame supports. Parts #32.

Flip the base upside down so that all of the holes along the edges are facing up. This 

is why we had to make sure they were all facing the same direction before.

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You will need 22 M3 wood screws. With all of the holes aligned, 

drop the screws into place.

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Tighten all of the screws down.

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Base is complete.

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Go ahead and flip the base back over.

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Let's get the Z axis together now. You will need parts 

  1. 4/5, 6/7, 8, 9, shot remaining lead screw and guide rails.

Lay out all of theparts just as shown here. 

Pay attention to where we are pointing (the holes along the edges of the plates. 

The top and bottom parts should have edge holes facing down and the sliding 

supports edgeholes should be pointing up.

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Another shot of the edge hole orientation.

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We will start off by attaching the lead screw anti-backlash nut

to #4/5.You will need two M4x20 machine screws (P-15),
two M4 washers (P-16), two M4 lock washers (P-17), and two M4 nuts (P-18).

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Add lock washer then flat washer to the M4 screws, then add one of the 

screws to the end of your allen wrench.

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Insert the screw through the larger hole in part #4 and into the smaller hole in

part #5.

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Do the same with the other screw.

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Now slide in the lead screw and align the holes of the anti-backlash nut with 

the screws. Add the nuts to bothscrews and tighten down.

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Lead screw attached. 

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Now wipe down your guide rails clean.

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Slide the guide rails carefully into the sliding supports as shown here.

Be careful not to damge the linnear bearings.

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Notice the orientation of the edge holes on the sliding supports. They are

both facing up. Also the anti-backlash nut is in the middle of both sliding supports. 

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Next attach the motor end support by sliding the lead screw into the bearing.

Notice the edge hole orientations here. We will be attaching the guide rails with

two M6x15 machine screws and two M6 washers.

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Align the guide rails and thread in the M6 screws.

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Tighten them both down.

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Now let's attach the bottom side. Notice again the orientation of the 

edge holes. We will need two more M6x15 machine screws and two M6 washers.

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Slide the lead screw end into the bearing block.

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Align the guide rails with their holes.

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If ever the lead screw does not easily slide into the bearing, it may help to 

lightly sand the ege to remove any possible sharp edge. Just twist a small

piece of sandpaper around the end. It should not take much sanding if any 

to get the lead screw to go into the bearing.

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Lead screw is now fully seated against the bearing.

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Thread in the M6x15 screws with washers.Tighten them down.

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Be sure the lead screw rotates smoothly.

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Now lets add the tool base Part #16. You will also need 12 of the

M3 wood screws with washers.

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