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  1. #1
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    Squaring the x axis gantry

    So I’m trying to square up my x axis, and having issues. It’s measuring .01” higher on the right side, than the left, where the green lines are. All the holes and machine screws seems to be self centered, with no room for adjustment. The top of the table measures evenly to the top of the feet of the machine. I haven’t taken the table top lose yet, and tried to torque it with a ratchet or anything yet, but anyone have any suggestions for me?

  2. #2
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    Re: Squaring the x axis gantry

    You could shim it on one side.

    I have some stainless steel shim tape, it's great stuff. The kind I have is called "Matrix Super Shim Plus" and the website on it is Home

    Not sure if they are still selling it, but there are similar products to be found, just google "shim tape"

    Also, Misumi makes some wider stuff in different thicknesses, never used it.

    https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110300238820/

    Is there any adjustment in the way the gantry attaches to the riser plates? Can you think of a way to make some?

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by NIC 77 View Post
    You could shim it on one side.

    I have some stainless steel shim tape, it's great stuff. The kind I have is called "Matrix Super Shim Plus" and the website on it is Home

    Not sure if they are still selling it, but there are similar products to be found, just google "shim tape"

    Also, Misumi makes some wider stuff in different thicknesses, never used it.

    https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110300238820/

    Is there any adjustment in the way the gantry attaches to the riser plates? Can you think of a way to make some?
    It may be that I can get some .01” thick washers or shims and shim the entire right side of the table. I haven’t found any adjustment areas for that axis beam yet, all the screws are self scentering screws, and every time i loosen them to try to correct it, it just goes right back.

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    Re: Squaring the x axis gantry

    Can you shim the table?
    Gerry

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