Project Dashboard Canceled Guides TAZ 6 Final Frame Assembly Workflow

1 Front and Back Frame Assembly

Gather Parts:

  • 4x- 500mm Aluminum Extrusion M5 threaded one end
  • 4x- 510mm Aluminum Extrusion ends not threaded
  • 41x- M5 T-Nut
  • 32x- M5x10 BHCS
  • 32x- M5 Washer, Black
  • 8x- Corner gussets

Gather Tools: 3mm Hex driver Squaring fixture

Instrictions

Front frame

Install four (4) T-Nuts into one side of a 500mm aluminum strut (tapped on one end), position the T-Nuts so there are two (2) at each end of the strut; repeat for a second 500mm (tapped on one end) strut

Install four (4) T-Nuts into one side of a 510mm aluminum strut, position the T-Nuts so there are two (2) at each end of the strut; repeat for a second 510mm strut

Place the four (4) struts with the T-Nut side up

Arrange each of the 500mm struts parallel to each other and with their threaded ends at the same end oriented toward yourself

Place each of the 510mm struts between the 500mm struts so the 510mm struts align with the side and end of the 500mm strut (T-Nut sides should still be up)

Insert two (2) T-Nuts into the inside slot of the bottom 510mm strut. Use two (2) M5X10 BHCS to install two y chassis mounts, these will be used later in the assembly.

Insert two (2) T-Nuts into the top side slot of the top 510mm strut, these will be used later in the assembly.

Place a corner gusset at each of the strut intersections; Loosely secure each gusset with (4) M5X10 BHCS and (4) M5 black washer.

Place one corner joint into a known square location, such as a squaring table; ensure the corners are square and the ends are flush; Secure each of the gusset screws are tightened to 40 in-lbs; repeat this for each corner.

Back Frame

Install four (4) T-Nuts into one side of a 500mm aluminum strut (tapped on one end), position the T-Nuts so there are two (2) at each end of the strut; repeat for a second 500mm strut (tapped on one end).

Install four (4) T-Nuts into one side of a 510mm aluminum strut, position the T-Nuts so there are two (2) at each end of the strut.install five (5) T-Nuts on the second 510mm strut.

Place the four (4) struts with the T-Nut side up

Arrange each of the 500mm struts parallel to each other and with their threaded ends at the same end oriented toward yourself

Place each of the 510mm struts between the 500mm struts so the 510mm struts align with the side and end of the 500mm strut (T-Nut sides should still be up)

Insert two (2) T-Nuts into the inside slot of the bottom 510mm strut. Use two (2) M5X10 BHCS to install two y chassis mounts, these will be used later in the assembly.

Insert two (2) T-Nuts into the top side slot of the top 510mm strut, these will be used later in the assembly

Place a corner gusset at each of the strut intersections; Loosely secure each gusset with (4) M5X10 BHCS and (4) M5 black washer.

Place one corner joint into a known square location, such as a squaring table; ensure the corners are square and the ends are flush; Secure each of the gusset screws are tightened to 40 in-lbs; repeat this for each corner.

T-Nut installation orientation
500mm threaded end alignment
500mm/ 510mm frame alignment (arrows show Tnuts)
Four (4) T -Nuts per corner, Top slot
Additional T-Nuts on Top slot of the bottom extrusion
500mm/ 510mm frame alignment
Back frame- Additional T-Nuts, Inside slot, right side
Back frame- Additional T-Nut, Top slot.
500mm/ 510mm frame alignment
Back frame- Additional T-Nut, Top slot, left side
500mm/ 510mm frame alignment

2 Z Axis attachment to the Back frame assembly

Gather parts:

10x- M5x10 BHCS

10x- M5 black washer

4x- M5 T-Nut

Place the Front frame assembly gussets down with the frame top side (top side has the threads in the extrusion center holes) oriented toward you

Install the Z top drive onto to the frame side near your right; using one (1) M5X10 BHCS and one (1) M5 Black washer for each side. Tighten screws down to no more that 6 in-lbs.

Install the Z top drive onto the frame side near your left using one (1) M5X10 BHCS and one (1) M5 Black washer for each side. Tighten screws down to no more that 6 in-lbs.

Rotate the frame 180 degrees; Insert two (2) T-nuts to each the bottom slot and inside slot in the top side of each of the Left and Right extrusions

Install the X End Right assembly on the left side of the frame; use two (2) M5X10 BHCS and two (2) M5 Black washer to secure the Z motor mount in place.

Install the X End Left assembly on the right side of the frame; Use two (2) M5X10 BHCS and two (2) M5 Black washers to secure the Z motor mount in place.

Attach the Z lowers to the back frame; use two (2) M5x10 BHCS and two (2) M5 black oxide washers.

Position the back frame assembly, threaded extrusion toward you
Position T-Nuts near the ends of the extrusions
Two T nuts each added to the bottom and inside slots of the extrusion (left and Right)
Two T nuts each added to the bottom and inside slots of the extrusion (left and Right)
Tighten screw to no more that 6 in-lbs. Z top right installed
Install the X end idler assembly to the Z top
Install the X end motor assembly to the Z top
Tighten screw to no more that 6 in-lbs. Z top Left installed
Secure Z lower Left to the back frame
Secure Z lower Right to the back frame

3 Z Axis attachment to the Front frame assembly

Gather parts:

8x- M5x10 BHCS

8x- M5 black washer

3x- M5 T-Nut

Rotate the work in progress 180 degrees; place the Front frame assembly on top of the Z tops and motor mounts. Make sure the threaded side of the frame is facing toward you.

Slide one (1) T-nut into each side of the front frame assembly top extrusions (bottom slot shown) ; Make sure the third T-nut is captured between the top drive and the Z motor mount.

Secure the frame to the Z top drive using three (3) M5X10 BHCS and three (3) M5 Black washers

Carefully flip the frame assembly onto its front, and rotate 180 degrees and install one (1) T-nut in the top side of the X end Left extrusion; Align T-Nuts with the mount holes in the motor mount.

Use two (2) M5X10 BHCS and two (2) M5 Black washers per side with the T-nuts to secure the Z motor mount in place.

Carefully take the frame to a flat surface and use a square to ensure the frame is perpendicular to the flat surface.

Ensure the top of both smooth rods are flush with the Z-Uppers.

Torque both set screws on the Z-Lower motor mounts to 3 in*lbs.

Install additional T-Nuts on the bottom slot
Secure frame to the Z top Left
Secure frame to the Z top Right
Secure Z lower Left to the front frame
Secure Z lower Right to the front frame
Ensure both smooth rods are flush with the Z-Uppers
Torque both set screws to 3 in*Ibs

4 Install spool arm and feed tube holder

Gather parts:

  • 2x- M5x12 SHCS

  • 2x- M5 black oxide washer

Instructions:

Install the spool arm as shown using one M5X12 SCHS and an M5 black washer . Tighten hand tight.

Install the feed tube spinner as shown.

install the spool arm
install the feed tube holder as shown
Install the spinner onto the feed tube holder

5 Install Y chassis mounts

Gather parts:

  • 4x-Y chassis mounts

  • 4x- M5 black oxide washer

  • 4x- M5x10 BHCS

Install four (4) Y chassis mounts onto the front (2) and back (2) lower extrusions (top slot), tapered side oriented toward the outsides of the frame using four (4) M5x10 BHCS and four (4) M5 black washers (they attach to the captured T-Nuts free floating in the extrusion), leave screws loose until later in the assembly.

Slide the left Y chassis mounts out to the left side of the frame, right side mounts toward the right side of the frame

Install Y chassis mounts (2) each on front and back lower extrusions
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