CNC MM32L User manual

MECHANICAL CONVERSION
MM32L CNC
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It is very important that you read through document before starting the
conversion, information is shown in chronological order but some pertinent
information can be seen on the following pages, for example supporting X
Axis bedplate if not removed from the machine.
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Z Axis Conversion.
Z Axis modification can be carried out while machine is on the floor allowing easy access to
mounting bolts and top of machine for stepper mount access etc. Loosen Z Axis gib locking arms and
wind Z Axis so it is at 110mm and lock gibs with side lock screws to hold head unit in place while
modification is carried out.
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Remove top Black plastic Cap and keep safe for further use including mounting screws.
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Remove 4 Bolts and retain as used for new Z Axis plate attachment also Z Axis handle.
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Remove Z Axis handle and discard.
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Remove 4 screws using allen key (Hex key)
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Remove Gear block and discard.
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Undo knurled nut and remove being careful to retain Spring and Key shown below.
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Make sure spring is secure for reassembly.
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Tape key in place as used for reassembly.
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Loosen all 4 nuts under head unit to allow head to rotate centre bolt shown with spanner attached
can be left so it has been just pinched to give some resistance when rotating head to locate Z Axis
drive securing bolts. Head is very heavy so if in doubt use an extra pair of hands to support the
weight.
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Pull out locking mechanism to allow head to rotate, this is heavy support at all times. If you have left
nuts slightly gripping head it will reduce chance of head rotating quickly.
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Rotate head being careful as very heavy until you can see screws as shown and then tighten head
screw as shown next picture to hold head in new position.
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Tighten as mentioned above to lock head in position.
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Remove both Allen screws to allow screw mechanism to be removed masking tape used to try and
protect paintwork while removing allen screws.
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Lift up Z Axis top plate until block is visible as shown below.
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Pull Block out as shown below still holding Z Axis top plate securely and discard block.
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Pull out Z Axis threaded rod through the top opening and discard.
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Remove old Z Axis by pulling through top opening as shown.
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