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3. Tramming Mount Installation

Tramming Mount Installation

Section Note

Your Z axis may look slightly different than some images. The assembly and installation procedure are the same.


3.1

Tramming Plate Preparation
  • Partially thread t-nuts onto the socket head cap screws as indicated.

Assembly Note

Orient the tramming plate with the dowels on the same side as the T-Nuts.


3.2

Install Tramming Plate
  • Slide the tramming plate into the t-slots of the Z-Axis as indicated.

3.3

Position Tramming Plate

Spindle / Router Dimension
Avid CNC spindles
3HP, 4HP, 8.7HP
134mm (5-1/4")
AV Smart Series spindles
AV40S, AV70S
141mm (5-1/2")
Router 184mm (7-1/4")

  • Position the tramming plate using the dimension for your specific application.

3.4

Fasten Tramming Plate
  • While pushing on the tramming plate in the indicated direction, fully tighten the tramming plate fasteners.

3.5

Attach Base Adapter
  • Install the base adapter (that is attached to your spindle or router) onto the tramming plate as indicated.
  • AV Smart Spindles: Install using the M8 x 30mm Hex Cap Screw previously inserted into the Base Adapter.

Assembly Note

The router or spindle is hidden in the remaining steps for illustrative purposes.


3.6

Fasten Base Adapter
  • Tighten the highlighted fasteners.

3.7

Configuration Option

This step is only applicable for router and round spindles.

Insert Router
  • Slide your router or round spindle into the router mount as indicated.

3.8

Configuration Option

This step is only applicable for router and round spindles.

Fasten Router Mount
  • Install the clamping fasteners as indicated.

3.9

Configuration Option

This step is only applicable for router and round spindles.

Fasten Router Mount
  • Tighten the highlighted fasteners.

3.10

Tramming Eccentric Bearing
  • Our Tramming InstructionsTramming Instructions show how to make test cuts to determine if the tram needs to be adjusted. If so, slightly loosen all four of the mounting fasteners and rotate the eccentric bearing. Re-tighten the fasteners after adjusting the tram.
  • Tramming Instructions: /support/instructions/machineSetup/levelingSquaringAndTramming

3.11

  • For Avid CNC spindles, follow our Plug & Play Setup GuidePlug & Play Setup Guide to complete your spindle connections.
  • Plug & Play Setup Guide: /support/instructions/accessories/spindles/setup/pnpSetup/