ShopBot PRSalpha, Assembly Manual

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Section 1: Setup and Assembly Overview • May 2, 2016
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Terms to Know
This is only a quick overview to get started. For each assembly section, there will be a visual guide
with all parts and hardware clearly labeled.
Major Components:
The base of the machine is referred to as the table
frame .
The two long aluminum extrusions on each side
are called
table sides . Atop the sides are the rails ,
which create the path of travel for the X-axis.
The table sides and rails are included in the long
cardboard package secured to the top of the 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 controls
the height of the cutter head (either a router or
high-speed spindle, depending on the tool).