Step 9
Level and Square
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Required Tools
See
Figure 9‑2
:
Item Description
Qty
A
3 and 4mm Hex Key
2
B
10mm Wrench
1
C
Level (not included)
1
Recommended Tools
See
Figure 9‑2
:
Item Description
Qty
D
Tape Measure
1
E
10mm Combination Wrench
1
Confirm Level
The baseframe received a preliminary leveling in step 2.
1.
Double-check for level now at several different points across the machine: front-to-back, side-to-side,
and diagonally. Adjust the four (4) leveling feet where necessary.
Confirm Tension of the V‑Wheels
The V-wheels were tensioned in step 4.
1.
Double-check each one now and adjust where necessary. Refer back to
Figure 3‑4
and
3‑5
(page 18)
for a detailed explanation of eccentric nuts and instructions on tensioning V-wheels.
Square the Machine
The machine is gradually brought into square by
first loosening all structural support screws, then
tightening again while
SIMULTANEOUSLY
holding
the X-rail parallel to the front and rear endplates.
1. Use the 4mm hex key to loosen all twenty-four
(24) M6
×
12mm button head cap screws
1
/
2
turn
back from snug (there are four (4) in the ends of
each aluminum extrusion rail).
2. If necessary, use the 3mm hex key to loosen
the twelve (12) M5
×
25mm button head
cap screws securing the baseplate to the
endplates (these screws were not tightened in
step 2).
3.
With all thirty-six (36) structural screws now
loose,
HOLD
the X-rail
FORWARD
, bringing
both Y-carriage plates squarely into contact
with the front endplate. See
Figure 9‑3
.
4. MAINTAIN
FORWARD PRESSURE
and use
the 4mm hex key to fully tighten the sixteen
(16) M6
×
12mm button head cap screw sets
1-4, in numbered order, shown in
Figure 9‑4
.
5.
Move the X-rail to the rear and
MAINTAIN
REARWARD PRESSURE
and use the 4mm
hex key to fully tighten the eight (8) M6
×
12mm button head cap screw sets 5-6, in numbered order,
shown in
Figure 9‑4
.
6. Use the 3mm hex key to fully tighten the twelve (12) M5
×
25mm button head cap screws of the MDF
baseplate.
Congratulations! Assembly is now complete!
PRO TIP:
During this step of the assembly, it
may be helpful to have another set of hands.
Figure 9-3
Figure 9-4
Figure 9-2