X-Carve Y Axis Stiffener

This is meant to make the Y axis rails of the X-Carve stiffer by providing a tie between the rail and the table the…
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This is meant to make the Y axis rails of the X-Carve stiffer by providing a tie between the rail and the table the machine is attached to. There are two sets of pieces, 4 brackets which tie into the side waste board mounting holes and brackets (I used 4 on each side) which tie the Y rails to the table top the X-Carve is sitting on. Pre-insertion nuts are inserted into the upper and lower inner grooves of the Y rails and a M5x10 Button Head Cap Screw is fastened through the stiffener and into the groove and nut. Four M5x30 Button Cap Screws (longer than what came with the X-Carve) are used for the brackets which fasten to the waste board mounting holes. Assuming the table top is at least 3/4" thick a Kreg 1 1/4" course pocket screw then fastens the stiffener to the table top. The pocket screw is at an angle so the pocket screw driver will clear the Y rail for easy installation.

I can confirm that these stiffeners made a significant difference on my machine - peck drilling in Fusion 360 now works significantly better because the flex is gone.

Total parts required (as I installed, fewer brackets might be sufficient):

4 x printed waste board mounted brackets

8 x printed counter mounted brackets

24 x M5 pre-assembly nuts

24 x M5-10 button head bolts

4 x M5-30 button head bolts

8 x 1 1/4" course thread Kreg pocket screws (and you'll need a square driver for them)

I've added a third file for a bracket where the reinforcement starts 10mm lower. This is for X-Carve owners who have a 30mm bolt attaching the lower V-wheels on their Y plates. The 30mm bolts collide with the outside brackets. If you (like me) use 25mm bolts to attach the adjustable V-wheels you may find they just clear the brackets.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

MakerGear

Printer:

MakerGear M2

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

0.2mm

Infill:

50%

Notes:

This should be printed with the long side vertical section flat on the bed - you want the print lines parallel to its height and from front to back for maximum strength. This means support is needed for the holes.

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