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Summary of Contents for Heavy Metal CNC SX2.7
- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR THE SX2.7 LMS 5500 LMS 5550 WWW.HEAVYMETALCNC.COM Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 2 • WE CHOSE TO GET THE LITTLE MACHINE SHOP MODEL #5500. • LOOKING AT THE SIEG SX2.7, THEY ARE IDENTICAL IN EVERY WAY. • THIS KIT WILL FIT EITHER MACHINE. • YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE A FEW MODIFICATIONS TO THE TOP OF THE CASTING FOR THE Z AXIS.
- Page 3 First, take off all of the handles Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 5 Remove all of the plates Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 9 With the plates removed, slide the table off. You may need a rubber mallet for some help. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 10 Remove the cap screws from the lead nut, and the lead screw comes off Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 12 Remove the cap screws in the saddle. They hold the Y axis lead nut on. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 13 The easiest way to remove the Y lead screw is from underneath the machine Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 14 Remove the sheet metal cover from the back of machine Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 15 Remove the metal plate from underneath the machine head Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 16 • Just make sure you have locked the head in place. Bring it all the way to the top. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 17 It will expose these two bolts that hold the Z lead nut. Remove them. Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 19 Remove the pins and cap screws from the bearing block Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 20 Now remove the bearing block of the Z axis. You can now remove the Z screw. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 21 Now that we’ve torn it all apart, let’s see if we can put it back together. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 22 We will start with the Y axis Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 23 These two covers need to go back on the machine. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 24 You’ll need to bring the Y ball screw assembly from underneath. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 25 The Y ball nut block will be in this position when bolted on. Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 27 There are two covers. The long one will be in back and the short one in front Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 28 The block needs to be inside the window of the front plate Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 29 The best way to put these covers back on is to slide them underneath the saddle from the front. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 30 They will want to get hung up on the machined flat where the y block bolts down. Slide the saddle on just a little. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 31 Then you can slide the covers underneath the saddle. This is a bit tricky, so be patient. Bolt in place. Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 33 Now you can attach the Y motor mount assembly Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 36 Bolt down the X ball nut block Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 39 Slide the table back on and install the bearing block on the right side of the table Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 40 The motor mount goes on the left side of the table Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 41 There is an extension with the X axis motor mount. Use the long bolts that came with the kit to attach both Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 42 This will keep from losing any travel in the X axis Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 43 Now you’ll need to do some work on the top of the casting Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 44 A spacer goes with the bearing block for the Z axis Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 45 Bolt that on. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 46 Put the ball screw in and use the two nuts to tighten it just a bit Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 47 Now you can take a measurement from the back of the machine to the ball screw. Add ½ of the diameter of the ball screw to that measurement and transfer to the top of the casting. This is where you will drill the hole for the motor shaft.
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- Page 50 Drill a hole for the motor shaft. You will want it to be 1-1/4” in diameter. A standard hole saw from the big box hardware store will do the trick. The cast iron is very soft. A hole saw made for wood will work just fine.
- Page 51 Put the Z axis mount on top, and attach the motor to the ball screw with the coupling. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 52 Mark the four mounting holes and drill and tap 4 holes to 5mm Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 53 Use the existing bolts to bolt the Z ball nut block in place. Schlumberger-Private...
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- Page 55 You will also need to make holes in the sheet metal for the Z Motor Mount Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 56 When you put the Z motor mount on, you can make any adjustments through the hole where the other handle was. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 57 Attach the coupling to the motor. Then drop the motor in. You can tighten down the coupling from this side hole Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 58 Put the cap on to cover the hole where the Z axis handle was. Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 59 Re attach the way covers Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 60 Now you are in business! Schlumberger-Private...
- Page 61 You can work on the electronics Schlumberger-Private...
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