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Base Frame.

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Notes Before you start:

  • There are 5 sections of 2020 T-Slot extrusions. Two will be slightly longer and are aligned with the X Axis which is left to right when viewing the machine from the front. The three shorter pieces align with the Y axis which runs front to back.
  • Install the right angle gussets, however, do not tighten them up yet, they will be tightened after installing the Y axis and Gantry.
  • The longer horizontal (X) 2020 extrusions overlap the shorter vertical (Y) 2020 extrusions by approximately 29mm
  • The shorter vertical (Y) 2020 extrusions do not butt right up to the longer horizontal (X) 2020 extrusions, there is approximately 1.5mm gap
  • Do not concern with dimensions and tightening up gusset joints, these will need to be adjusted when installing the Y Axis, Gantry and Waste board.
  • Note: The 3 Shorter 2020 extrusions are around 958mm, this added the the 2 x 20mm widths of the longer extrusions is only 998mm, so there will be ~ 2mm gap once assembled. This gap will be set by the length of the Y rails during Y rail installation.
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Base Frame BOM:


Qty Part Image
2 2020 Base (X axis length - 43mm)
3 2020 Base (Y_Axis)
1 Drag Chain Support Bracket 3
14 Socket Button Head Cap Screw - M5 x 0.8 x 8
27 Tee Nuts Mix of Pre and Post Assembly
2 Socket Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws - M4x10
2 Prevailing Torque Hex Nut - M4 x 0.7
1 Drag Chain End Male
6 2020 Right Angle Gusset

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