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Major components:
Terms to know
Before you unpack the crate, let's go over the some of the major components and get familiar with
the terminology and directions we'll be using. This is only a quick overview to help get you started.
For each assembly section, there will be a visual guide with all parts and hardware clearly labeled.
The base of your machine is referred to as the
table frame
.
The two long aluminum extrusions on each side
are called
table sides
, which create the path of
travel for the
X-axis.
The table sides and related components are
included in the long cardboard package secured
to the top of your crate.
The assembly that rides along the table sides is
called the
Gantry.
The gantry consists of an extruded aluminum
beam, which has been fitted with V-rails (for
wheel bearings) and gear rack. This forms the
path of travel for the
Y axis.
The blue plates on either side of the gantry
are referred to as
end plates.
The
YZ car
moves across the gantry, and also
controls the height of the cutter head (either
a router or high-speed spindle, depending on
your tool).
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