1.4. X-Gantry Assembly

T-Nut M5 (6 on the top slot, 8 on the side slots)

X Gantry C-Beam

C-Beam End Mount

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Low Profile Screw M5x20mm

C-Beam End Mount

XZ Carriage

X Gantry C-Beam

Recheck the bottom Eccentric Spacers on the X-Carriage-Assembly to make sure they are touching the rail, there is no wobble, and that the X-Carriage-Assembly runs smoothly along the whole length of the C-Beam.

Aluminium Spacer 40mm

Flexible Coupling - 1/4" x 8mm. Set in position, don't tighten yet.

Nema 23 Motor

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688ZZ Ball Bearing

Precision Shim 12x8x1mm

Lock Collar 8mm

X Lead Screw

Start by adjusting the position of the Flexible Coupling to make sure that both the Lead Screw and the Nema 23 motor shaft are fully inserted inside the ends of the coupling.

Make sure the flat face of the D shaped motor shaft is facing the set screw on the Flexible Coupling. Tighten down the set screws on both sides.

Tighten down the larger clamping screws on your coupling.

Push the lock collars against the C-Beam End Mounts and tighten their set screws to lock them into position.

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Single L Bracket

Aluminium Spacer 20mm

Slot Washer 15x5x2mm

Drop-in T-Nut M5

Screw T-Nut into position, but don't tighten yet.

Repeat this step twice (you will need 2 mounts)

Attach the 2 Cable Tray Mounts at about 10mm from each end of the C-Beam. Tighten the screw while making sure the L bracket doesn't twist.

X-Gantry 2020 profile

T-Nut M5

Endcap 2020

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Repeat step on both sides of the 2020 profile

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T-Nut M5 (inserted in the slot on Step 7)

Repeat this step on both sides of the 2020.

Repeat this step for 8 Cast Corners

Drop-in T-Nut M5

Cast Corner

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Screw T-Nut into position, but don't tighten!

T-Nut M5

Cast Corner

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20mm

Repeat this step on both sides of the C-Beam

Fit the Drop-in T-Nuts of the Cast Corners on the 2080 slot of the Y-Carriage. Press the 2080 firmly against the C-Beam to make sure it is square, and tighten the screws on the Cast Corners. Make sure the top of the 2080 is flush with the top of the C-Beam.

Repeat this step for the other Y carriage on the opposite side of the C-Beam

Place the X-Gantry Assembly onto a flat table. Check if both Y-Carriages are sitting flush with the table. Loosen the extrusions and adjust if needed.

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2020 Endcap

90º Joining Plate

T-Nut M5 (inserted in the slot on step 1).

Repeat this step for the other Y Carriage on the opposite side of the C-Beam

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Cast Corner

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Drop-in T-Nut M5

Set T-Nuts in position, but don't tighten yet.

Repeat this step for 2 Cast Corners

Fit the Drop-in T-Nuts inside the 2080 and C-Beam Slots and tighten the screws. The longer screw should connect with the C-Beam.

Repeat this step on the opposite side of the C-Beam.