build frame-outer

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frame-outer

Steps

Prepare parts for this subsystem: Parts Americas, Parts Europe
Start with the base frame and lower columns.
- Avoid any gaps, overhanging edges, and non-aligned angle brackets.
- Take note of thick (4040) and thin (2040) columns and when to use single or double angle brackets.
- Take note when to use black or regular extrusions/brackets.
- All angle brackets use M5x10 socket cap screws. Planar brackets use M5x08 screws.
- The base rectangle (1700x1170mm) is built from extrusions of length: 1130mm, 1620mm, 860mm, 790mm, 750mm and 190mm.
- The first level of columns is of height 120mm.
Adapt and insert lower separation panels.
- The two small lower panels need to have their outer corners cut out. The required cutout is roughly 5x6mm. See images for details.
Insert entry panel on the side.
- If case you plan on cutting this with the Lasersaur it can also be installed later by removing the rear corner column and sliding it in from the back.
Install frame-table.
Install frame-gantry
Continue with upper columns.
- Height is 100mm.
Adapt and insert upper separation panels.
- The top left large panel needs to have the laser outlet hole drilled. With a M16 (or 5/8") drill bit create a portal at 80mm from the left and 77mm from the top.
- Same as the small lower panels they need to have their outer corners cut out as well.
- Holes for cables can be drilled now or later.
Finalize upper and rear frame.
Secure panels with clamp rubber. The following lengths of clamp rubber are required: 4x 790mm, 4x 160mm, 4x 590mm (if you also want to apply this rubber on the verticals more is needed)