Section 2: Gantry Installation¶
Parts and Tools Required¶
Parts List - 2' Wide Machines
| QTY | Part/Description | Packaged In | 1 | 8016 Gantry Extrusion, 800mm (31-1/2) | Linear Extrusion Bundle | 1 | CRP840-00-650 - PRO Linear Ballscrew Axis, Gantry | Benchtop Gantry Axis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRP920-01-L - Gantry Riser, Left | CRP900-00-24XX-HW |
| 1 | CRP920-01-R - Gantry Riser, Right | CRP900-00-24XX-HW |
| 1 | CRP934-00-24-FAST | CRP900-00-24XX-HW |
| (32) M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw | ||
| (16) M8 x 25mm Flat Head Screw | ||
| (16) M8 Slide-in T-Nut |
Parts List - 3' Wide Machines
| QTY | Part/Description | Packaged In | 1 | 8016 Gantry Extrusion, 1120mm (44-1/16") | Linear Extrusion Bundle | 1 | CRP840-00-950 - PRO Linear Ballscrew Axis, Gantry | Benchtop Gantry Axis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRP920-01-L - Gantry Riser, Left | CRP900-00-36XX-HW |
| 1 | CRP920-01-R - Gantry Riser, Right | CRP900-00-36XX-HW |
| 1 | CRP934-00-36-FAST | CRP900-00-36XX-HW |
| (32) M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw | ||
| (22) M8 x 25mm Flat Head Screw | ||
| (22) M8 Slide-in T-Nut |
- Required Tools:
- 3mm Allen Wrench
- 5mm Allen Wrench
- 6mm Allen Wrench
- Tape Measure
2.1 Gantry Riser Assembly¶
2.1.1¶
- Attach the right gantry riser to the moving plate.
2.1.2¶
- Thread socket head cap screws through the gantry riser and into the moving plate.
2.1.3¶
- Tighten the indicated bolts.
2.1.4¶
- Repeat the previous steps to attach the second gantry riser to the left table axis.
2.1.5¶
- Slide t-nuts into gantry extrusion.
2.1.6¶
- Slide the risers to the back of the machine.
2.1.7¶
- Turn the machine onto its back.
2.1.8¶
- Attach gantry extrusion to the risers with the M8 x 25mm fasteners.
Assembly Note
Orient gantry extrusion with the previously installed t-nuts on the indicated face.
2.1.9¶
- Tighten the indicated bolts.
2.2 Gantry Axis Installation¶
2.2.1¶
- Remove the metal dust cover screws from the gantry axis and set them aside.
- You may need to shift the position of the moving assembly to access all screws.
2.2.2¶
- Remove the metal dust covers from the gantry axis.
2.2.3¶
- Attach the gantry ballscrew axis to the gantry extrusion oriented with the motor mount plate on the indicated side.
- You may need to shift the position of the moving assembly to access all screws.
Assembly Note
For all gantry sizes, the two countersunk holes closest to the motor mount plate do not receive fasteners.
2.2.4¶
- Position the axis so the motor mount plate is 38mm (1-1/2") from the riser.
Machine Configuration Options
For 24" gantries, position the plate 46mm (1-13/16") from the riser
2.2.5¶
- Tighten the gantry axis bolts.
2.2.6¶
- Slide the metal dust covers back on the gantry axis as indicated.
2.2.7¶
- Attach the metal dust covers using the screws removed in previous steps.