Section 3: Gantry Assembly¶

3.1 Gantry Extrusion¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

The following bags and parts will be used in this section:

The following tools will be used in this section:

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.

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

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:

The following tools will be used in this section:

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.

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.

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.

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:

The following tools will be used in this section:

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.

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:

The following tools will be used in this section:

3.4.1 Linear Carriage Assembly¶

3.4.1.1¶

• Assemble two linear carriages.

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.

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.

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