<<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.11 - 23 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

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Two diagonal braces fitted amongst spilt nuts.

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<		 Fit the other Diagonal Brace. Try not to let them touch or they will rattle when the RepRap is operating.
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>		 Fit the other Diagonal Brace. If they touch, then secure them with a wire tie, otherwise they'll rattle as the machine is running.

Remove cats from workshop to limit splillage of nuts.

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.10 - 17 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

Main Ponoko Page
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Kit of parts for two lower diagonal braces

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.9 - 14 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

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One complete end of diagonal brace Put the washer on an M3 25mm screw and join the two holes in the clamps. Secure with washer and nut, leaving the generous 8mm gap. Note the gap on this one is a couple of mm or so too small.

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.8 - 14 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

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Kit of parts for two lower diagonal braces

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<		 The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. The Deposition Bed itself provides some rigidity to the structure.

Get 8 of the teardrop-shaped clamps from the 5mm sheet together with the following:

  • 2 off 650mm M8 studding
  • 8 off M8 nuts
  • 8 off M8 washers
  • 4 off M3 25mm machine screws
  • 4 off M3 nuts
  • 8 off M3 washers
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>		 The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. The Deposition Bed itself provides some rigidity to the structure. The bottom uses M8 650mm studding, while the sides use M8 600mm studding.


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Winding nuts onto diagonal brace
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<		 Wind an M8 nut onto the studding about 25mm. Slip on a washer, two of the Clamps, another washer and finally a nut. You'll want an oversized 8mm gap between the Clamps.
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>		 Wind an M8 nut onto the studding about 25mm. Slip on a washer, two of the Clamps, another washer and finally a nut. Leave an oversized 8mm gap between the Clamps.


One complete end of diagonal brace

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<		 Put the washer on an M3 25mm machine screw and join the two holes in the clamps. Secure with washer and nut, leaving the generous 8mm gap. Note the gap on this one is a couple of mm or so too small.
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>		 Put the washer on an M3 25mm screw and join the two holes in the clamps. Secure with washer and nut, leaving the generous 8mm gap. Note the gap on this one is a couple of mm or so too small.


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 Two diagonal braces fitted amongst spilt nuts. Fit the other Diagonal Brace. Try not to let them touch or they will rattle when the RepRap is operating.
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<		 Remove cats from workshop to limit carnage.
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>		 Remove cats from workshop to limit splillage of nuts.


Two pairs of diagonal braces fitted.

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<		 Make 4 more pairs of Diagonal Braces from 600mm M8 studding and fit them to the sides in the same way. This will need:

  • 8 off 600mm M8 studding
  • 32 off M8 nuts
  • 32 off M8 washers
  • 16 off M3 25mm machine screws
  • 16 off M3 nuts
  • 32 off M3 washers
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>		 Make 4 more pairs of Diagonal Braces from 600mm M8 studding and fit them to the sides in the same way.


 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.7 - 13 Dec 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

Main Ponoko Page
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Kit of parts for two lower diagonal braces

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-- VikOlliver - 28 Nov 2008

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.6 - 06 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

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Main Ponoko Page
Prev StepNext Step

Kit of parts for two lower diagonal braces The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. The Deposition Bed itself provides some rigidity to the structure.

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  • 32 off M3 washers


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-- VikOlliver - 28 Nov 2008

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.5 - 28 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

Line: 52 to 52


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<		 With the outer framework in place, we can now add the Deposition bed. This comes in two pieces; a Bed Frame and the Adjustable Bed. These are held together under tension and can be adjusted so that the actual deposition surface is kept parallel to the Extruder Nozzle. The lasercut Adjustable Bed can be made of MDF, 8mm clear acrylic - which really needs covering with hardboard - or cardboard. Do not deposit on the cardboard bed if you have one; it is intended for use as a template to cut your own Adjustable Bed with.
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>		 Now you are all set to install the Y axis.

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<		 This requires the following fastenings:

Apologies to "early adopters," as your Bed Frame may be a tight fit - the jig used to space the frame was a little short initially. You can compensate by using M3 25mm machine screws instead of M5 ones as long as you have big enough washers to cover the mounting holes.


Do not fit the Z Opto Flag yet. It is easily broken and we'll wait until it is necessary.


Now you are all set to install the X & Y axes?.

-- VikOlliver - 24 Nov 2008

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>		 -- VikOlliver - 28 Nov 2008

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.4 - 26 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

Kit of parts for two lower diagonal braces

Changed:
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<		 The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. Get 8 of the teardrop-shaped clamps from the 5mm sheet together with the following:
>
>		 The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. The Deposition Bed itself provides some rigidity to the structure.

Get 8 of the teardrop-shaped clamps from the 5mm sheet together with the following:


  • 2 off 650mm M8 studding
  • 8 off M8 nuts
Line: 50 to 52


Added:
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>		 With the outer framework in place, we can now add the Deposition bed. This comes in two pieces; a Bed Frame and the Adjustable Bed. These are held together under tension and can be adjusted so that the actual deposition surface is kept parallel to the Extruder Nozzle. The lasercut Adjustable Bed can be made of MDF, 8mm clear acrylic - which really needs covering with hardboard - or cardboard. Do not deposit on the cardboard bed if you have one; it is intended for use as a template to cut your own Adjustable Bed with.

This requires the following fastenings:

Apologies to "early adopters," as your Bed Frame may be a tight fit - the jig used to space the frame was a little short initially. You can compensate by using M3 25mm machine screws instead of M5 ones as long as you have big enough washers to cover the mounting holes.


Do not fit the Z Opto Flag yet. It is easily broken and we'll wait until it is necessary.



Now you are all set to install the X & Y axes?.

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.3 - 24 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION


Kit of parts for two lower diagonal braces The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. Get 8 of the teardrop-shaped clamps from the 5mm sheet together with the following:
Line: 41 to 38


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<		 Make 4 more pairs of Diagonal Braces from 600mm M8 studding and fit them to the sides in the same way.
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>		 Two pairs of diagonal braces fitted. Make 4 more pairs of Diagonal Braces from 600mm M8 studding and fit them to the sides in the same way. This will need:

  • 8 off 600mm M8 studding
  • 32 off M8 nuts
  • 32 off M8 washers
  • 16 off M3 25mm machine screws
  • 16 off M3 nuts
  • 32 off M3 washers


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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.2 - 24 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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>		 Kit of parts for two lower diagonal braces

The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. Get 8 of the teardrop-shaped clamps fromt he 5mm sheet together with the following:

  • 2 off 650mm M8 studding
Line: 15 to 14
  • 4 off M3 nuts
  • 8 off M3 washers
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Winding nuts onto diagonal brace Wind an M8 nut onto the studding about 25mm. Slip on a washer, two of the Clamps, another washer and finally a nut. You'll want an oversized 8mm gap between the Clamps.


One complete end of diagonal brace Put the washer on an M3 25mm machine screw and join the two holes in the clamps. Secure with washer and nut, leaving the generous 8mm gap. Note the gap on this one is a couple of mm or so too small.



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<		 Make two diagonal braces, fit them (needs some clarification I know).
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>		 Diagonal brace fitted Fit the Diagonal Brace across the bottom of the RepRap frame, as high up the stubs of the legs as you can. Do not tighten the nuts with pliers or a spanner. Use your fingers or you run the risk of breaking the little Clamps.

If you do break one and run out of spares, drill 3mm and 8mm holes in an acrylic offcut using a Clamp as a template.


Two diagonal braces fitted amongst spilt nuts. Fit the other Diagonal Brace. Try not to let them touch or they will rattle when the RepRap is operating.

Remove cats from workshop to limit carnage.



Added:
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>		 Make 4 more pairs of Diagonal Braces from 600mm M8 studding and fit them to the sides in the same way.



Now you are all set to install the X & Y axes?.
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>		 -- VikOlliver - 24 Nov 2008

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoFrameBracing (r1.1 - 23 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
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META TOPICPARENT PonokoZFrameAssembly

Ponoko RepRap - Bracing The Frame

UNDER CONSTRUCTION


The framework needs to be braced to stop it shaking, and also to keep the drive chains in tension. This is done with pieces of studding (that's threaded rod) that have clamps on the ends. We brace the framework on 5 sides, starting with the bottom. Get 8 of the teardrop-shaped clamps fromt he 5mm sheet together with the following:

  • 2 off 650mm M8 studding
  • 8 off M8 nuts
  • 8 off M8 washers
  • 4 off M3 25mm machine screws
  • 4 off M3 nuts
  • 8 off M3 washers


Make two diagonal braces, fit them (needs some clarification I know).


Now you are all set to install the X & Y axes?.

-- VikOlliver - 23 Nov 2008

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Revision r1.1 - 23 Nov 2008 - 09:07 - VikOlliver
Revision r1.11 - 23 Dec 2008 - 01:50 - RussNelson