Section 1: Rotary Assembly¶

The following video can be used as a complimentary guide during assembly.

An assembly video is available as a complimentary guide for assembling your Avid CNC rotary axis: https://youtu.be/Q5iYg01Lw1w

1.1 Frame Assembly - Recessed Mounted¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

1.1.1 Assembly Steps¶

1.1.1.1¶

• Thread a socket head cap screw into the T-Nut through the anchor fasteners, as indicated.

1.1.1.2¶

• Slide the anchor assembly into the 4080 extrusion.

1.1.1.3¶

• Repeat this process at each corner of the extrusion.

1.1.1.4¶

• Slide the 4080 extrusion assembly into the 4040 frame extrusion pieces as indicated.

1.1.1.5¶

• Insert a socket head cap screw through the anchor fastener as indicated.

1.1.1.6¶

• Slide the anchor fastener into the 4040 extrusion.
• Partially thread the fasteners into the double T-Nut as indicated.

1.1.1.7¶

• Repeat this process with the remaining 272mm (10-11/16") piece of 4040 extrusion.

1.1.1.8¶

• Slide a 4040 extrusion assembly into the rotary frame on each end as indicated.

1.1.1.9¶

• Position the 4040 extrusion flush with the ends of the rotary frame as indicated.
• Fully tighten the 4040 extrusion assembly fasteners.

1.1.1.10¶

• Position the 4080 extrusion assembly 120mm (4-3/4") from the end of the rotary frame as indicated.

1.1.1.11¶

• Partially tighten the 4080 extrusion assembly anchor fasteners.

1.2 Frame Assembly - Table Top Mounted¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

Note: Spoil board mounted configurations will not use the second piece of 4040 extrusion, 272mm (10-11/6")

1.2.1 Assembly Steps¶

1.2.2.1¶

• Thread a socket head cap screw into the T-Nut through the anchor fasteners, as indicated.

1.2.2.2¶

• Slide the anchor assembly into the 4080 extrusion.

1.2.2.3¶

• Repeat this process at each corner of the extrusion.

1.2.2.4¶

• Slide the 4080 extrusion assembly into the 4040 frame extrusion pieces as indicated.

1.2.2.5¶

• Insert a socket head cap screw through the anchor fastener as indicated.

1.2.2.6¶

• Slide the anchor fastener into the 4040 extrusion.
• Partially thread the fasteners into the double T-Nut as indicated.

1.2.2.7¶

• Slide the 4040 extrusion assembly into the rotary frame as indicated.

1.2.2.8¶

• Position the 4040 and 4080 extrusion assemblies flush with the ends of the rotary frame as indicated.

1.2.2.9¶

• Partially tighten the 4080 extrusion fasteners.
• Fully tighten the 4040 extrusion fasteners.

1.3 Chuck Assembly¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

Note: Linear Rail Fastener Kits will vary depending on length of linear rails.

1.3.1 Chuck Plate Assembly¶

1.3.1.1¶

• Place the chuck plate on top of the 4080 extrusion as indicated.

1.3.1.2¶

• Attach the chuck plate to the 4080 extrusion as indicated.
• Partially tighten the fasteners.

1.3.1.3¶

• Partially thread fasteners into the linear rail as indicated.

1.3.1.4¶

• Repeat this step with the second linear rail.

1.3.1.5¶

• Each linear rail will have a paint marking on one end.
• Orient the linear rail as indicated, with the marking facing away from the rotary frame.

1.3.1.6¶

• Slide the linear rail into the frame extrusion as indicated.
• Partially tighten the fasteners.

1.3.1.7¶

• Position the rail 25mm (1") from the end of the rotary frame as indicated.

1.3.1.8¶

• Attach the rail alignment jig to the extrusion as indicated.
• Fully tighten the two fasteners.

1.3.1.9¶

• Repeat this process at the other end of the linear rail.

1.3.1.10¶

• Clamp the linear rail to the jigs as indicated.

1.3.1.11¶

• Tighten the rail fasteners while clamped.

1.3.1.12¶

• Remove the clamps and rail alignment jigs.

1.3.1.13¶

• Place a framing square flush against the linear rail as indicated.

1.3.1.14¶

• Adjust the chuck plate until the indicated dowel pins are flush against the framing square.

1.3.1.15¶

• With the chuck plate adjusted correctly, tighten the chuck plate fasteners.

1.3.1.16¶

• Remove the framing square.
• Tighten the remaining fasteners.

1.3.1.17¶

• Fully tighten the (4) 4080 extrusion anchor fasteners.

1.3.2 Chuck Installation¶

1.3.2.1¶

• Attach the bottom chuck clamp to the chuck plate as indicated.
• Do not tighten the fasteners.

1.3.2.2¶

• Position the bottom chuck clamp flush against the dowel pins.
• Fully tighten the fasteners.

1.3.2.3¶

• Place the reducer in the bottom chuck clamp.

1.3.2.4¶

• Align the holes shown in the reducer with the holes on the front of the bottom chuck clamp.

1.3.2.5¶

• Attach the reducer to the bottom chuck clamp as indicated.

1.3.2.6¶

• Attach the top chuck clamp as indicated.
• Tighten the fasteners incrementally, alternating between fasteners.

1.3.2.7¶

• Attach the M5 shoulder bolt to the adapter plate as indicated.

1.3.2.8¶

• Align the dowel pin in the reducer with the hole shown in the adapter plate.

1.3.2.9¶

• Attach the adapter plate to the reducer as indicated.
• Tighten the fasteners incrementally, alternating between fasteners.

1.3.2.10¶

• Align one of the jaws with the shoulder bolt on the adapter plate.
• Attach the chuck to the adapter plate as shown.

1.3.3 Motor Installation¶

1.3.3.1¶

• Remove the motor key.

1.3.3.2¶

• Insert a 4mm allen wrench through the reducer access hole, into the shaft collar as indicated.

1.3.3.3¶

• Attach the motor to the reducer as indicated.

1.3.3.4¶

• Fully tighten the shaft collar using the 4mm allen wrench.

1.3.3.5¶

• Remove the allen wrench.

1.4 Tailstock Assembly¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

1.4.1 Rail Installation¶

1.4.1.1¶

• Orient the second linear rail as indicated, with the marking facing away from the rotary frame.

1.4.1.2¶

• Slide the linear rail into the extrusion as indicated.
• Partially tighten the fasteners.

1.4.1.3¶

• Install grease fittings in the linear bearing blocks.

1.4.1.4¶

• Slide a linear bearing block on each rail.
• Use the rail to push the plastic retainer out of the block as indicated.

1.4.1.5¶

• Lubricate the linear bearing blocks with three pumps of grease per block.

1.4.2 Tailstock Plate Assembly¶

1.4.2.1¶

• Attach spring plungers to the tailstock plate as indicated.

1.4.2.2¶

• Attach the tailstock clamp to the tailstock.

1.4.2.3¶

• Set the tailstock on the tailstock plate as indicted.
• Orient the tailstock with the live center facing away from the spring plungers.

1.4.2.4¶

• Insert a dowel pin as indicated.

1.4.2.5¶

• Fasten the tailstock to the tailstock plate as indicated.

1.4.2.6¶

• Attach the tailstock assembly to the bearing blocks as indicated.
• Partially tighten the fasteners.

1.4.3 Tailstock Alignment¶

1.4.3.1¶

• Turn the tailstock handle counter-clockwise to remove the live center.

1.4.3.2¶

• Extend the tailstock 65mm (2-1/2") from the tailstock housing as indicated.

1.4.3.3¶

• Lock the tailstock as indicated.

1.4.3.4¶

• Insert the tailstock into the chuck 25mm (1").
• Tighten the chuck as indicated.

1.4.3.5¶

• With the tailstock clamped in the chuck, tighten the tailstock plate fasteners as indicated.

1.4.3.6¶

• Remove the tailstock from the chuck.
• Insert the live center back into the tailstock.

1.4.3.7¶

• Rotate the spring plunger handles to lock the tailstock in place.

1.4.3.8¶

• With the tailstock locked in place, tighten the indicated fasteners on the second linear rail.

1.4.3.9¶

• Unlock the spring plungers.
• Tighten the remaining linear rail fasteners while moving the tailstock down the rail.

1.5 Chuck Alignment¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

1.5.1 Alignment Steps¶

1.5.1.1¶

• Insert the drill center into the chuck as indicated.

1.5.1.2¶

• Tighten chuck with the drill center flush against the jaws.

1.5.1.3¶

• Position the tailstock next to the chuck as indicated.
• Use the adjustment procedure in the following steps to align the tip of the drill center with the tip of the tailstock's live center.

1.5.1.4¶

• Either the front or rear jack screw locations will be used, depending on which way the chuck needs to be adjusted..

1.5.1.5¶

• The front jack screw locations will adjust the front of the chuck up.
• The rear jack screw locations will adjust the front of the chuck down.

1.5.1.6¶

• If the rear jack screw locations are to be used, loosen ONLY the indicated fasteners.

1.5.1.7¶

• If the front jack screw locations are to be used, loosen ONLY the indicated fasteners.

1.5.1.8¶

• Insert the jack screws and jam nuts into the front or rear locations.

1.5.1.9¶

• Tighten the jack screws to align the points between the chuck and tailstock.

1.5.1.10¶

• Tighten the two jam nuts.

1.5.1.11¶

• Tighten the fasteners that were loosened in previous steps.

1.5.1.12¶

• Remove the drill center from the chuck.

1.6 Touch Plate & Sensor Installation¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

1.6.1 Touch Plate Installation¶

1.6.1.1¶

• Attach the touch plate isolator to the tailstock plate as indicated.

1.6.2 Sensor Installation¶

1.6.2.1¶

• Attach the sensor bracket to the bottom chuck clamp as indicated.

1.6.2.2¶

• Attach the proximity sensor as indicated.

1.6.2.3¶

• Rotate the chuck to align the shoulder bolt with the sensor.

1.6.2.4¶

• Thread the sensor in until it touches the shoulder bolt.

1.6.2.5¶

• Back the sensor out one full turn.
• Tighten the sensor jam nut.