3. Gantry

Step #07 - Installing the Ballscrew (1/2)

List of Components

ItemSpecQty 
 LocknutM44
 DIN912 ScrewM4x554
 DIN9021 WasherM44
 SpacerM5x304

Tools needed

Allen Key 3mm Spanner 7mm

Instructions

  1. Install the prepared ballscrew as shown.
    1. Place one spacer and one washer between the gantry and the bearing block.
      1. Secure the spacer position with one screw, the screw head must be on the bearing block side.
        1. Pre-tighten the screw with a locknut.
          1. Repeat these operations on each remaining hole.

            Animation

            Do not fully tighten the locknuts now.