Mudd Flapp Ranch- PrintNC Z Axis Build

Building a V3 narrow Z axis, using the wood template available from the Fusion file.

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[j.hankinson]

Thanks for taking the time to post your series. I’m a couple weeks behind maybe, as I’m just waiting for rails and ball screws.

[PiefacePete]

Absolutely loving your series! A trivial point: when you used the Wixey to set the spindle to perpendicular, use it on the "Z" rails first, then do the spindle so it is parallel to the "Z" rails. The difference is probably not detectable though, unless you are chasing microns! :o)
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[gizmobowen]

Thanks for the video. For my Z-axis I ended up redesigning it to use stock aluminum materials I could buy locally (inch sizes). I also am using a router with a larger mount so I needed to redesign the spindle mounting plate for two reasons. One to allow the larger mount and two to allow it to go down further since the router doesn't have as much travel in the clamp as a spindle. I was always worried about the system travelling too far so I came up with a simple solution for my setup. I used an aluminum block to mount the ball screw nut. Then I put a screw in the plate that holds the rails. I put a couple washers under the head and lined it up with the ball screw. I've got the height so the linear bearings just stop at the end. Now I don't have to worry about everything falling off the end of the screw/rails. Looks like you're getting close!

[mod]

I am so impressed with your video. I just found your video today and it is awesome. I like the way you laid everything out at the beginning of the video and explained the parts list then showed why you changed fixtures and why. The bolt sizers and thread pitch is so helpful. The hardware is just one of the hardest and most aggravating. I print a lot of 3D printed parts that I pry on with screwdrivers and beet on with dead blow hammers and I do not give them any slack. Just a thought for someone else for the part that you thought would be the weak link and I can understand your thinking. Just a thought, could you have used a piece of all thread and extend it all the way down through the 3D printed part and put washers at bottom or a thin plate of Aluminum and even still tightened nuts at middle location. Thank you so much!! God Bless A Thumbs up and I definitely Subscribed.