LaserCut Mendel Post processing
Introduction
Throughout the intructions on this page we have taken photos and provided a description about how to perform the "Post Processing" of the LaserCut parts, when you are done with these steps, you will have a set of LaserCut parts which are ready for assembly into the LaserCut Mendel.
It is assumed that your skills and abilities with the tools and materials involved are adequate for the job, advanced skills should not be required, but a good working knowledge, and skills which allow you to pay attention to detail are highly recommended. We are not in any way trying to teach you the skills needed to process these parts. Along with that, we do not get into any safety discussions, and OFTEN in the photos provided, there is no safety equipment shown, this is intentional to make the image of the steps more clear. You should always always use and follow safety instructions which came with your equipment.
I feel bound to warn you that the tools involved can be dangerous! They can remove fingers, and put holes into your body. If this makes you nervous, please re-read the introduction, before deciding to tackle these steps yourself.
Post Processing has three main processes to it, Routing, Drilling and Gluing/Clamping. Some of the major components (listed in the Table Of Contents below) require only one of these and others require more, I note which processes are involved.
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Tools used
- 3 Frame Vertices
- 4 X Axis Bar Clamp
- 5 X Axis Carriage
- 6 X Axis Vertical Drive Plate 180 end
- 7 X Axis Vertical Drive Plate 360 end
- 8 Y Axis Bearing 180
- 9 Y Axis Bearing 360
- 10 Y Axis Bar Clamp (Style 1)
- 11 Y Axis Bar Clamp (Style 2)
- 12 Y Axis Idler
- 13 Y Axis Motor Mount
- 14 Z Axis Belt Tensioner
- 15 Z Axis Motor Bracket
- 16 Z Axis Leadscre Base
Tools used
To perform the following procedures, you will need these tools:
- Router Table
- 5/16 in Diameter or 8mm Roundover Routing bit
- Drill Press
- 21/64 in Diameter or 8.5mm Drill bit
- 0.154 in diameter or 4mm Drill bit
- An assortment of small clamps (I use spring clamps, other will work too)
- Good wood glue, I use a polyurethane glue, but other should work
I also use a micro-pin nailer, but you can glue and clamp each piece, where I have pinned them (pinning just saves clamps and in many cases time).
Frame Vertices
Processes: Glueing/Clamping, and Drilling
LaserCut Pieces Used:
X Axis Bar Clamp
Processes: Routing
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X Axis Carriage
Processes: Glueing/Clamping
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X Axis Vertical Drive Plate 180 end
Processes: Routing, and Gluing/Clamping
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X Axis Vertical Drive Plate 360 end
Processes: Routing, and Gluing/Clamping
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Y Axis Bearing 180
Processes: Glueing/Clamping
LaserCut Pieces Used:
Y Axis Bearing 360
Processes: Glueing/Clamping
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Y Axis Bar Clamp (Style 1)
Processes: Routing
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Y Axis Bar Clamp (Style 2)
Processes: Routing
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Y Axis Idler
Processes: Glueing/Clamping
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Y Axis Motor Mount
Processes: Glueing/Clamping
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Z Axis Belt Tensioner
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Z Axis Motor Bracket
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Z Axis Leadscre Base
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