Step 1: Assembling the Aluminium base plate. Assembling the Z stage58
6.4.1. Step 1: Assembling the Aluminium base plate.
The following parts are needed in this step.
Letter Description Qnty. Letter Description Qnty.
A
Aluminium base plate 1
D
M4x10mm 1
B
Square Flanged Linear
Bearing
4
E
M3x10mm 2
C
Z-lead nut 8
image 71: parts needed for this step
To assemble the Aluminium baseplate preform the following steps
1. Position the Aluminium plate as shown in image 72.
2. Place the 2 Linear Bearings over the holes in the back corners.
3. Secure them in place with 4x M4x10mm bolts per bearing.
4. Make sure the bearings are free to move around. this makes for easier
calibration later on.
5. Place the Z-lead nut in the hole at the back of the aluminum plate. see
image 73.
6. Flip the aluminium plate over and secure it into place with the 4
M3x10mm bolts
8x
4x
A
B
C
D
E