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  1. 2x lead_screw_motor_cage_front_3.1 printed part
    • 2x lead_screw_motor_cage_front_3.1 printed part

    • 2x Axial Thrust Bearing

    • 2x pillow_block printed part

    • 2x Rigid Lead Screw Coupler

    • 2x 48mm NEMA17 Stepper Motor

  2. 8x M3x18 Cap Head Screw
    • 8x M3x18 Cap Head Screw

    • 8x M6x20 Cap Head Screw

    • 8x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • 8x M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

    • 8x M3x12 Cap Head Screw

  3. Axial Thrust Bearing The axial thrust bearing has three components. Two end caps and an inner bearing assembly. pillow_block printed part
    • Axial Thrust Bearing

    • The axial thrust bearing has three components. Two end caps and an inner bearing assembly.

    • pillow_block printed part

    • Assemble the axial thrust bearing into the pillow_block as shown

    • Make sure that the thrust bearing is fully inserted into the printed part. The top ring of the thrust bearing should be flush with the top of the pillow_block.

    • If desired, you may add a drop of light oil to the inner bearing assembly of the thrust bearing

    • lead_screw_motor_cage_front_3.1 printed part

    • Place the pillow_block assembly atop the lead_screw_motor_cage_front_3.1 in preparation for the next step

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