Originally Posted by Glidergider It was the corner block that I'm wondering about. I'm wondering, is it for structure or adjustments or both?
Dave |
The GANTRY - CORNER BLOCK (cnc_dtl21) is primarily for structural support. It's used to connect the GANTRY - BOTTOM (cnc_dtl18) to the GANTRY - LEFT SIDE (cnc_dtl16) and GANTRY - RIGHT SIDE (cnc_dtl17). It also helps to 'stiffen up' the area where the bearing slides mount so that they better withstand the racking motion of the gantry. There may be other reasons. I'll leave those to JGRO or a mechanical engineer to explain (please).
Most of the adjustments to the machine are made to the rails via the ADJUSTMENT BLOCKS - LARGE & SMALL (cnc_dtl07 & cnc_dtl13).
Any more progress, or are you currently in the 'hunting and gathering' phase?