Section 3: Gantry Assembly¶
3.1 Gantry Extrusion¶
Parts and Tools Required¶
The following bags and parts will be used in this section:
- (1) 3060 Gantry Extrusion, 1537mm (60-1/2")
- (1) CRP120-00-FAST-17.2
- (4) M8 x 16mm T-Stud
- (4) M8 Hex Nut
The following tools will be used in this section:
- 13mm Combination Wrench
- (2) Clamp
- Tape Measure
3.1.1 Extrusion Installation¶
3.1.1.1¶
- Position the gantry risers at front of machine as indicated.
3.1.1.2¶
- Place the 1537mm (60-1/2") 3060 Gantry Extrusion on the gantry risers as indicated.
- Use clamps to temporarily secure the gantry extrusion to the gantry risers.
Assembly Note
See the next step for positioning of the gantry extrusion and clamps.
3.1.1.3¶
- Clamp gantry extrusion to gantry risers as indicated.
- Center the gantry extrusion, positioning the end of the extrusion approximately 32mm (1-1/4") from the gantry riser.
3.1.1.4¶
- Insert the T-Studs into gantry extrusion
Assembly Note
The gantry riser and clamps are hidden for illustrative purposes.
3.1.1.5¶
- Rotate all T-Studs 90° to hold gantry extrusion.
- Partially tighten the M8 nuts and then remove the clamps.
3.1.1.6¶
- Install T-Studs and nuts on underside of gantry riser as indicated.
- Tighten all fasteners attaching gantry extrusion to gantry riser.
- Utilize this process for both gantry risers.
3.1.2 Gantry Alignment¶
3.1.2.1¶
- Move the gantry forward until the linear carriages are touching the bumpers as indicated.
3.1.2.2¶
- If the linear carriages do not touch the bumpers on one side, measure the distance between the linear carriage and bumper as indicated.
- If this measurement is roughly 3mm (1/8") or less, skip to Section 3.2.
3.1.2.3¶
3.2 Steel Rails and Gear Rack¶
Parts and Tools Required¶
The following bags and parts will be used in this section:
- (2) Steel Rail, 1524mm (60")
- (1) Gear Rack, 1320mm (52")
- (1) TS-M8-16K-FN
- (20) M8 x 16mm T-Stud
- (20) M8 Hex Flange Nut
- (1) CRP130-05-00, Rail Clamp Kit
- (5) Rail Clamp
- (10) M8 x 23mm T-Stud
- (10) M8 Hex Flange Nut
- (1) CRP202-00C-LF
- (5) Rack Clamp
- (10) M8 Hex Jam Nut
- (10) M8 x 23mm T-Stud
The following tools will be used in this section:
- 13mm Combination Wrench
- 13mm Socket and Ratchet
- (2) Clamp
- Tape Measure
3.2.1 Steel Rail Assembly¶
3.2.1.1¶
- Install fasteners into a 1524mm (60") Steel Rail as indicated, partially threading on the M8 nuts.
3.2.1.2¶
- Repeat this process for both 1524mm (60") Steel Rails.
3.2.2 Steel Rail Installation¶
3.2.2.1¶
- Slide the steel rails into the gantry extrusion as indicated.
Assembly Note
The steel rails will be installed in the upper and lower slots on the front of the gantry extrusion.
3.2.2.2¶
- Position the steel rails approximately 6mm (1/4") from end of the gantry extrusion as indicated.
3.2.2.3¶
- Assemble five rail clamps as indicated, partially threading on the hex nuts.
3.2.2.4¶
- Slide assembled rail clamps on to gantry extrusion as indicated.
3.2.2.5¶
- Position the outer rail clamps flush with the steel rails as indicated.
- Space the remaining rail clamps 335mm (13-1/8") apart as indicated.
- Partially tighten the rail clamp fasteners.
3.2.2.6¶
- Position clamps as indicated to align the steel rails.
3.2.2.7¶
- While clamped, tighten all fasteners securing the steel rails and rail clamps to the gantry extrusion.
- Remove clamps.
3.2.3 Gear Rack Installation¶
3.2.3.1¶
- Assemble five rack clamps as indicated.
- Partially thread the jam nuts to allow installation on the gantry extrusion.
3.2.3.2¶
- Install rack clamps into gantry extrusion as indicated.
Assembly Note
Ensure the rack clamps are oriented as shown and installed in the rear slot on the top of the gantry extrusion.
3.2.3.3¶
- Install a piece of 1320mm (52") Gear Rack as indicated.
- Position the gear rack 25mm (1") from the right edge of the gantry extrusion.
Assembly Note
Ensure the teeth of the gear rack are facing towards the rear of the machine.
3.2.3.4¶
- Position the outer rack clamps flush with the ends of the gear rack as indicated. Red Arrows
- Space the remaining rack clamps 235mm (9-1/4") apart as indicated.
3.2.3.5¶
- Tighten the rack clamp fasteners while applying pressure on the gear rack in the indicated direction.
3.3 Gantry Bumpers¶
Parts and Tools Required¶
The following bags and parts will be used in this section:
- (2) CRP131-00
- (2) Bumper
- (2) Bumper Plate
- (2) 10-32 Flat Washer
- (4) 5/16-18 x 1" Hex Cap Screw
- (2) 10-32 Hex Nut
- (2) 10-32 x 1" Socket Head Cap Screw
The following tools will be used in this section:
- 5/32" Allen Wrench
- 1/2" Combination Wrench
- 3/8" Combination Wrench
3.3.1 Bumper Assembly¶
3.3.1.1¶
- Assemble one gantry bumper as indicated.
3.3.1.2¶
- Assemble a second gantry bumper as indicated.
Assembly Note
Ensure the two gantry bumpers are assembled in mirrored configurations.
3.3.2 Bumper Installation¶
3.3.2.1¶
- Install the first assembled bumper on the gantry extrusion as indicated.
3.3.2.2¶
- Repeat process with the other assembled bumper on the opposite side of the gantry.
3.4 Linear Carriages¶
Parts and Tools Required¶
The following bags and parts will be used in this section:
- (2) CRP102-00-01 Extended Linear Carriage
- (1) CRP130-07 Gantry-to-Z Adapter Plate
- (8) 3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex Cap Screw
- (2) CRP101-00-FAST-17.2
- (8) 5/16" Split Lock Washer
- (8) Roller Bearing
- (4) M8 x 20mm Hex Cap Screw
- (4) M8 x 30mm Hex Cap Screw
- (4) M8 Hex Nut
- (4) 1/4-20 Set Screw
The following tools will be used in this section:
- 13mm Combination Wrench
- 1/8" Allen Wrench
- 9/16" Combination Wrench
- (2) Clamp
3.4.1 Linear Carriage Assembly¶
3.4.1.1¶
- Assemble two linear carriages.
Assembly Note
Refer to Section 2.1.1 for linear carriage assembly instructions.
3.4.2 Linear Carriage Installation¶
3.4.2.1¶
- Install one linear carriage on the upper steel rail as indicated.
- Ensure the linear carriage is in the correct orientation, with the set screws facing towards the back of the gantry.
Assembly Note
Refer to the procedure in Section 2.1.2 for installing the linear carriage.
3.4.2.2¶
- Attach the Gantry-to-Z Adapter Plate to the upper linear carriage as indicated.
- Partially tighten the 3/8-16 fasteners.
3.4.2.3¶
- Install the second linear carriage on the lower steel rail as indicated.
- Thread in 3/8-16 fasteners to hold the linear carriage in position.
Assembly Note
Refer to the procedure in Section 2.1.2 for installing the linear carriage.
3.4.2.4¶
- Clamp the upper and lower linear carriages as indicated.
- Tighten all fasteners to secure the Gantry-to-Z Adapter Plate to the lower linear carriage.
- Remove clamps.
Assembly Note
Ensure top of Gantry-to-Z Adapter Plate is flush with the top of the upper linear carriage.