Section 6: Cable Track Assembly¶
6.1 Table Cable Track¶
Section Note
Parts and Tools Required¶
The following bags and parts will be used in this section:
- (2) CRP150-07 Cable Tray Bracket
- (1) QT40x125B Cable Track Tray
- (1) 75mm Cable Track Section
- (1) CT-TRAY-TABLE-17.2
- (4) M8 x 16mm T-Stud
- (4) M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw
- (8) M8 Hex Flange Nut
- (1) CT-FAST-17.2
- (1) 5/16-18 x 5" Hex Cap Screw
- (5) M8 Washer
- (4) 5/16-18 Hex Jam Nut
- (2) M5 x 16mm Flat Head Cap Screw
- (2) M5 Hex Nut
- (2) M5 Flat Washer
The following tools will be used in this section:
- 3mm Allen Wrench
- 5mm Allen Wrench
- 13mm Combination Wrench
- 1/2" Combination Wrench
- Tape Measure
6.1.1 Cable Track Tray Installation¶
6.1.1.1¶
- Insert (4) T-Studs into the lower slot of table extrusion as indicated.
6.1.1.2¶
- Attach Cable Tray Brackets as indicated.
- Partially tighten fasteners.
6.1.1.3¶
- Position the rear bracket 181mm (7-1/8"") from the back of the table as indicated.
6.1.1.4¶
- Fasten cable track tray to the rear bracket as indicated.
6.1.1.5¶
- Attach cable track tray to front bracket as indicated.
Assembly Note
Adjust position of front cable tray bracket to align with mounting holes of cable tray bracket as indicated.
6.1.1.6¶
- Tighten fasteners attaching cable tray brackets to table extrusion.
6.1.2 Cable Track Installation¶
6.1.2.1¶
- Position 75mm Cable Track Section as indicated.
6.1.2.2¶
- Attach cable track to gantry extrusion as indicated.
6.1.2.3¶
Assembly Note
The cable track's horizontal offset can be adjusted with the 5/16-18 x 5" hex cap screw. Tighten the indicated jam nut following adjustment.
6.1.2.4¶
- Attach cable track to the cable track tray in the position indicated.
6.2 Gantry Cable Track¶
Parts and Tools Required¶
The following bags and parts will be used in this section:
- (1) QT40x125B Cable Track Tray
- (1) 4040 CT Extrusion, 240mm (9-7/16")
- (1) 50mm Cable Track Section
- (1) CT-TRAY-GANTRY_FAST
- (4) M8 x 16mm T-Stud
- (4) M8 Hex Flange Nut
- (1) CT-FAST-17.2
- (2) M8 Roll In T-Nut
- (2) 40 Series Anchor Fastener
- (2) M8 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw
- (2) M5 Roll In T-Nut
- (4) M5 x 16mm Flat Head Cap Screw
- (2) M5 Hex Nut
- (2) M5 Flat Washer
The following tools will be used in this section:
- 3mm Allen Wrench
- 6mm Allen Wrench
- 13mm Combination Wrench
- Tape Measure
6.2.1 Cable Track Tray Installation¶
6.2.1.1¶
- Insert four T-Studs into the bottom slot on the gantry extrusion as indicated.
6.2.1.2¶
- Attach the gantry Cable Track Tray as indicated.
- Partially tighten fasteners.
6.2.1.3¶
- Position cable track tray to dimension shown and tighten cable track tray fasteners.
6.2.2 Cable Track Extrusion Installation¶
6.2.2.1¶
- Insert Roll-in T-Nuts into the back of Z-Axis as indicated.
Assembly Note
Take care when installing Roll-in T-Nuts to prevent them from sliding down the extrusion slot.
6.2.2.2¶
- Assemble anchor fasteners as indicated.
6.2.2.3¶
- Slide anchor fasteners into the 240mm (9-7/16") 4040 CT Extrusion as indicated.
6.2.2.4¶
- Position the CT extrusion 54mm (2-1/8") from the top of the Z-Axis as indicated.
- Tighten the anchor fasteners.
6.2.3 Cable Track Installation¶
6.2.3.1¶
- Slide two M5 Roll-in T-Nuts into the CT extrusion as indicated.
6.2.3.2¶
- Position the 50mm Cable Track Section as indicated.
6.2.3.3¶
- Fasten cable track to the CT extrusion as indicated.
Assembly Note
Begin with the Cable Track flush with the end of the CT extrusion as shown. This position can be adjusted to provide adequate clearance during machine operation.
6.2.3.4¶
- Fasten cable track to the cable track tray in the indicated position.