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Repeat on remaining stringers.

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Slide top profile over the braces.

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And align with the front face of the upright.

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Top profile should be level but check anyway.

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Next is the installation of the side plate.

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Side plate locks everything in place.

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And finally, install the vibration dampers.

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Looking solid David - Peter

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Thanks Peter. Much appreciated....

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Repeat all steps for the other side of the stringers.

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Install splash screen guides.

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And finally, slide the splash screens into place.
Color added to splash screens for clarification.
Frame is shown from the back

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This concludes the assembly of the machine frame.

It can accommodate different personal designs for the gantry and the Z-axis
and is available for purchase as a complete set as shown on this thread for:

In 2 x 2 size: $1,875
In 2 x 3 size: $1,950
In 2 x 4 size: $2,100

You can email any questions you might have to: [email protected]

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Machine frame is finished.

Thread continues with the design for the Y/A and the X/Z axis.

Install linear rails to the top profile.

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The Y/A carriages.

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And the gantry beam.

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Install the front bumper stops / ball screw clamps.

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And the rear bumper stops / ball screw supports.

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Gantry installed.

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Rotating ball nut drives.

As the ball screw does not rotate, a 1204 size is used.

Motor size: Nema 23
Lead: 4mm per revolution
Speed: 157 inch/minute @ 1,000 RPM
Dynamic/static rating: about 600lbs/1,000lbs per screw
Max. speed: 3,000 RPM

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