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4.10.1 X AXIS
1.
Turn off system power.
2.
Unplug system.
3.
Remove top enclosure if not already removed.
a.
To remove the top cover, unclasp the four latches that hold the top cover down. Two
latches can be found on the right side of the machine and two can be found on the
left side of the machine.
b.
Ensure power cord is removed then gently lift the cover up and off of the machine.
This will require two people to accomplish. Watch out for the one inch mirror in the
front left corner of the machine and the electronics and water lines on the right side
of the machine.
4.
Set Z stage to lowest position.
5.
Move X axis to the center of the processing area.
6.
Gently grasp across the Y rail and gently move entire Y rail up and down to check for
excessive play. Excessive play is any movement greater than approximately 1/64 to 1/32
of an inch (reference Figures 11a and 11c).
7.
Gently rotate entire Y rail left and right and check for excessive play. Excessive play is
any movement greater than approximately 1/64 to 1/32 of an inch.
8.
If it is determined that there is excessive play, X axis set screws will have to be tightened.
9.
Open front door of system.
10. While looking over the front rail of the machine, move Y rail until you can see if there is a
gap between either of the nylon tip set screws and the rear X rail (reference Figure 11b). A
sheet of white paper placed between the rear X rail and the rear frame will make this gap
easier to detect.
11. If there is a gap between either set screw, tighten set screw as snug as possible without
causing any drag while moving X axis left and right.
OTE:
If the set screws are adjusted unequally, there will be more drag moving in one
direction than the other. If this occurs, loosen one set screw slightly and tighten
the other set screw slightly until movement is smooth and of equal drag in both
directions.
