5. Y-axis Ballscrews Assembly

Step #01 - Attaching the Rails to the Profiles

List of Components

ItemSpecQty
SML
 Alu Profile 6060 830mm2--
 Alu Profile 60601230mm-22
 Sliding NutM5284040
 DIN912 ScrewM5x16284040
 Linear Rail800mm2--
 Linear Rail1200mm-22
 Slide BlockH20444

Tools needed

Allen Key 4mm

Instructions

  1. Slide the sliding nuts into the profile slot. Leave 60mm between each nut (you can use the rail as a visual cue, as shown in the pictures below).
    1. Place the linear rail over the sliding nuts and use the screws to tighten it.
      1. Place the slide blocks on the linear rail, with the grease nipple oriented as shown.
        1. Repeat these 3 steps to have twice the same assembly.

          Animation

          Use the custom gauge to properly align the linear rail on the aluminium profile.