K40 - X & Y Rail - Alignment and Mechanical Overview

[@simonwebster3629]

Great video and explanation, thanks.

[@cyberlizardcouk]

this was a great video. no verbal fluff. simple, straight and to the point - if only everyone did this.

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

Thank you.

[@rodboorman4989]

Great video nice and easy to understand and covers the points I needed to do thank you

[@pilchcaor]

Great video. Very helpful. Noticed this exact same problem when thinking about the optical alignment. No point in aligning anything until the mechanics are square. Thank you!

[@PeterRoberts-kh4yd]

Thanks so much - was really concerned about aligning the rails which were out of true😊

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

Glad it helped!

[@sandlinjames]

Amazing video; just the detail I needed!

[@bobby4339]

Best I have seen. Thank you.

[@TheEmbeddedHobbyist]

I know this is a year old, but why did you not just loosen the x stepper coupling to isolate the two ends of the x beam. Then you can set the beam parallel Nd then tighten the shift coupler. Much easier to do.

[@jmel81]

In the last part of your video, If the Y axis in not tracking parallel (But reasonably close) It can be compensated for with the #1 mirror, Nicki Jensen is correct too much waisted time with chitchat getting the point across.

[@TopDealTravel]

Perfect. Thank you very much for posting this video.

[@willswings]

very well explain and very comprehensive as English isn't my first language. Thanks ! and no matter the tripod if the explanation is awesome!

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

Thank you!

[@alanjoyce9290]

Good job, thanks for sharing

[@ezequielleonzybert]

I don't understand the emphasis at the end of the video on aligning the Y rail with the 1st mirror beam reflection, as the 1st mirror can be aligned so the laser beam can get parallel to the Y rail whatever is its orientation.

[@phil36135]

Thank you very informative video, I just got mine a couple of days ago and the rail looks to be at least 1 inch out of square. maybe even more I will be using your info, I just hope they are enough adjustment to get it right. If not it will be going back. thanks again.

[@rcarney8848]

great tutorial on how this system works. also thankyou for explaining what issues to look for and how to address the issues. you have done a far superior job explaining all this than any other youtuber i have come across. also which 3d printed laser head mount would you use if you were installing a Cloudray laser head and mirrors?

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

I really do not have any idea. Why do you need a new head mount. ( I am thinking that you are referring to the top plate of the carriage. ) If the hole is not large enough for the new head, open it up. A 'step bit drill' will assist with that.

[@Miserofish]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

Thank you.

[@jakobmosburger2737]

^great Video. I have the problem if I move the head in x-axis, there is som noise. Any idea how I can solve the problem?

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

Jakob, what does the X rail noise sound like? The X belt tension should be snug but NOT tight. Also the carriage should be snug on the rail but again not tight. Just no wiggle.

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

Also check UNDER the rail. I used compressed air and blew mine out and got a bunch of crap out. Was amazed.

[@GBLW]

I want to extend the bed 12x24 so I’m going to have to cut the welds to move lengthen it I already have bought an x rail long enough just have to extend it. Probably have to also extend the pulley belt and the y motor shaft. Do you have any suggestions?

[@jcbigdaddy9901]

Where did you get the X rail?

[@GBLW]

If you type in rail 77.7cm it should come up

[@thushara112]

Great

[@nickijensen995]

WOW.. Almost 30 min of no good talk.. Try to get to the point a bit faster.. Soo much "not need" chit chat!