4. Gantry¶

4.1 - Gantry Extrusion¶

Parts List¶

Tools List¶

4.1.1 - Extrusion Assembly¶

4.1.1.1¶

1. Slide M8 Roll-in T-Nuts D into the 8016 Gantry Extrusion A T-Slots.

4.1.1.2¶

1. Position the t-nuts to the dimensions shown.

4.1.1.3¶

1. Slide M8 Roll-in T-Nuts D G into the bottom gantry extrusion t-slots.

4.1.1.4¶

1. Position the bottom t-nuts to the dimension shown.

4.1.1.5¶

1. Repeat these steps to install M8 Roll-in T-Nuts D G on the other end of the gantry extrusion.

4.1.1.6¶

1. With the t-nuts in the extrusion facing you, install a Gantry End Cap B onto the right end of the extrusion using M8 x 35mm Socket Head Cap Screws C.

4.1.1.7¶

1. Fully tighten the M8 x 35mm Socket Head Cap Screws C.

4.1.2 - Extrusion Installation¶

4.1.2.1¶

1. Carefully lower the gantry extrusion onto the risers.
2. Note the orientation of the extrusion, with the installed end cap on the indicated side.

4.1.2.2¶

1. Bring the Gantry End Cap B flush with the Gantry Interface Plate H , as shown.
2. Position the gantry 150mm (5-7/8") from the Gantry Interface Plate H , as shown.

4.1.2.3¶

1. On the side with the gantry end cap, attach the gantry using M8 x 35mm Socket Head Cap Screws E , partially tightening the fasteners.

4.1.2.4¶

1. Thread M8 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws F into the t-nuts, partially tightening the fasteners.

4.1.2.5¶

1. Fully tighten the four indicated M8 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws F .

4.1.2.6¶

1. Fully tighten the remaining indicated M8 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws F .

4.1.2.7¶

1. Fully tighten the M8 x 35mm Socket Head Cap Screws E .

4.2 - Gear Rack¶

Parts List¶

Tools List¶

4.2.1 - Gear Rack Assembly¶

4.2.1.1¶

1. Partially thread M8 x 12mm Button Head Cap Screws C onto M8 Slide-in T-Nuts D , through the Gear Rack, 660mm (26") A Gear Rack, 762mm (30") A Gear Rack, 990mm (39") A Gear Rack, 1320mm (52") A .

4.2.2 - Gear Rack Installation¶

4.2.2.1¶

1. Slide the an assembled section of gear rack into top rear t-slot of the gantry extrusion.

4.2.2.2¶

1. Slide the second assembled gear rack section into the same t-slot.
2. Slide the remaining two assembled gear rack sections into the same t-slot.

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4.2.2.3¶

1. Position the gear rack as indicated, from the right end of the gantry extrusion when looking from the front.
2. Fully tighten all gear rack fasteners.

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4.2.2.4¶

1. Fully tighten the fasteners on the gear rack section located on the right side of the gantry only.

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4.2.2.5¶

1. Clamp the Gear Rack Splice G to the first two sections to align the gear rack teeth.

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4.2.2.6¶

1. Start at the splice location and tighten the fasteners, working towards the opposite end of the gear rack.
2. Remove clamps and gear rack splice.
3. Repeat this process to align and fasten the third gear rack section.

4.3 - Linear Rails¶

Parts List¶

Tools List¶

4.3.1 - Linear Rail Assembly¶

4.3.1.1¶

1. Partially thread M5 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws B onto M5 Slide-in T-Nuts C , through the Linear Rail, 1000mm (39-3/8") A . Linear Rail, 1300mm (51-3/16") A . Linear Rail, 1600mm (63") A . Linear Rail, 1900mm (74-13/16") A . Linear Rail, 2200mm (86-5/8") A . Linear Rail, 2550mm (100-3/8") A . Linear Rail, 2850mm (112-3/16") A . Linear Rail, 3150mm (124") A .

4.3.1.2¶

1. Repeat the previous step to assemble the second linear rail.

4.3.2 - Linear Rail Installation¶

4.3.2.1¶

1. Slide the assembled linear rails onto the front of the gantry extrusion, using the top and bottom t-slots.

4.3.2.2¶

1. Install the Gantry End Cap D using M8 x 35mm Socket Head Cap Screws E .
2. Fully tighten the fasteners.

4.3.2.3¶

1. Install and partially tighten the indicated M8 x 35mm Socket Head Cap Screws F .

4.3.2.4¶

1. Install and partially tighten the remaining M8 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws G into the gantry extrusion.

4.3.2.5¶

1. Fully tighten the four indicated M8 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws G .

4.3.2.6¶

1. Fully tighten the remaining indicated M8 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws G .

4.3.2.7¶

1. Fully tighten the M8 x 35mm Socket Head Cap Screws F .

4.3.3 - Linear Rail Alignment¶

4.3.3.1¶

1. Attach the Rail Alignment Jig H using M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screws I and M8 Roll-in T-Nuts J .

4.3.3.2¶

1. Clamp the end of the linear rail to the rail alignment jig as indicated.

4.3.3.3¶

1. Repeat this process to clamp the other side of the linear rail.

4.3.3.4¶

1. Fully tighten the linear rail fasteners only on the clamped linear rail.
2. After tightening, remove the clamps and rail alignment jigs.

4.3.4 - Linear Bearing Block Installation¶

4.3.4.1¶

1. Thread Grease Fittings L into the Linear Bearing Blocks K as indicated and hand tighten.
2. Orientation of the linear bearing block reference edges is not important for installation on the gantry.

4.3.4.2¶

1. Slide the linear bearing blocks onto the rails as indicated, with the grease fittings facing away from each other.

4.4 - Gantry Bumper Plates & Sensor Flags¶

Parts list¶

Tools List¶

4.4.1 - Bumper Plate Installation¶

4.4.1.1¶

1. Attach the PRO Gantry Axis Bumper Plate, Servo B
   A and Gantry Bumper Shim E to the gantry end cap using M8 x 60mm Socket Head Cap Screws D on left side of gantry.

4.4.1.2¶

1. Attach the PRO Gantry Axis Bumper Plate A to the gantry end cap using M8 x 50mm Socket Head Cap Screws C .

4.4.2 - Gantry Sensor Flag Installation¶

4.4.2.1¶

1. Attach a Sensor Flag H to each end of the gantry, outside the joining plates, using M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screws G and M8 Roll-in T-Nuts F , partially tightening the fasteners.

4.4.2.2¶

1. Position the gantry sensor flags according to the table below, based on which side you installed your shim plate under the gantry bumper.

4.4.2.3¶

1. Bias the sensor flags towards the top of the gantry extrusion.
2. Fully tighten the sensor flag fasteners.

4.5 - Gantry Carriage¶

Parts List¶

Tools List¶

4.5.1 - Gantry Carriage Installation¶

4.5.1.3¶

1. Attach the Gantry Plate A to the linear bearing blocks using M5 x 22mm Flat Head Screws C .

4.5.1.4¶

1. Slide the gantry plate to one end of the gantry.
2. Tighten the three indicated linear rail fasteners near the gantry plate.

4.5.1.5¶

1. Slide the gantry plate to the other end of the gantry.
2. Tighten the three indicated linear rail fasteners near the gantry plate.

4.5.1.6¶

1. Fully tighten the remaining lower linear rail fasteners.

4.5.1.7¶

1. Install M8 x 20mm Dowel Pins D into the Gantry R&P Plate B as indicated.

4.5.1.8¶

1. Attach the Gantry R&P Plate to the gantry plate using M8 x 20mm Socket Head Cap Screws E .
2. Fully tighten the fasteners.

4.6 - Avid CNC Nameplate¶

Parts List¶

Tools List¶

4.6.1 - Nameplate Installation¶

4.6.1.1¶

1. Attach the Avid CNC Nameplate A to the gantry extrusion using M5 x 12mm Flat Head Screws B and M5 Roll-in T-Nuts C .
2. Partially tighten the fasteners.

4.6.1.2¶

1. Position the nameplate approximately 150mm (6") from the end of the gantry.
2. Fully tighten the fasteners.