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Page 1 Benchtop PRO Machine Kit Assembly Instructions Version 2020Q2.1...
Page 2 Instructions READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR BENCHTOP PRO CNC MACHINE KIT 1. The machine assembly is broken down into 8 main sections, visible in the PDF bookmarks tab. 2. Section 8 includes links for install & setup of spindles, software, VFDs, and other accessories.
Page 6 When properly installed, the indicated face of the T-Nut will be parallel with the face of the extrusion.  Assembly Note A small allen wrench can be inserted into the hole of the T-Nut and subsequently used to rotate it the full 90°. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 7: Tools List
Adjustable Wrench Standard (Flat Tip) Screwdriver Tape Measure Additional recommended tools and supplies: 6mm Hex Ball-end Power Bit and Drill/Impact Driver Metric Combination Wrenches: 17mm Metric Tape Measure Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 9: Parts And Tools Required
- (1) M12 BTP Leveling Foot End Plate (Total QTY: 4) - (2) M8 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Total QTY: 8) - (2) M8 Roll In T-Nut (Total QTY: 8) Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 10 - (2) M8 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Total QTY: 8) - (2) M8 Roll In T-Nut (Total QTY: 8) Required Tools 6mm Ball-End Allen Wrench Adjustable Wrench Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 11 1.1 Table Base Assembly 1.1.1 M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw 40 Series Anchor Fastener 8080 Crossmember Extrusion Insert socket head cap screws into anchor fasteners as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 13 1.1.3 CRP840-00 Ballscrew Axis, Left Thread the screws into the left table ballscrew axis as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 14 1.1.4 M8 Slide In T-Nut Alternately, you can use the provided slide-in t-nuts to lower the crossmember extrusion. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 15 1.1.5 Tighten the indicated fasteners  Assembly Note Be sure to tighten all four crossmember fasteners. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 16 1.1.6 Repeat the previous steps to install the remaining crossmembers.  Machine Configuration Options 2' x 2' machines only require three crossmembers. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 17 1.1.7 CRP840-00 Ballscrew Axis, Right Add anchor fasteners and screws to the other side of the extrusion and attach the right table ballscrew axis. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 19 Attach a foot plate to a ballscrew axis as indicated.  Assembly Note If you assembled the crossmembers in the lowered configuration, locate the block to the side of the crossmember rather than under it. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 20 Tighten the indicated fasteners.  Assembly Note If your crossmembers are not in the default configuration, do not attempt to bring the foot plate flush with the extrusion. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 21 1.2.3 7038 M12 Leveling Foot M12 Hex Nut Install the lock nut onto the leveling foot and thread the leveling foot into the foot plate. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 25: Parts And Tools Required
- (16) M8 Slide-in T-Nut CRP930-00-36-FAST: CRP900-00-3636-HW - (22) M8 x 25mm Flat Head Screw - (16) M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw - (22) M8 Slide-in T-Nut Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 27 2.1 Gantry Riser Assembly 2.1.1 M8 Slide-in T-Nut Slide slide-in T-Nuts onto the right table axis as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 35 Attach gantry extrusion to the risers with the M8 x 25mm fasteners.  Assembly Note Orient gantry extrusion with the previously installed t-nuts on the indicated face. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 37 Remove the indicated screws holding the moving plate to the gantry ballscrew axis.  Assembly Note Place these screws aside, you will be reinstalling the moving plate in a future step. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 38 2.2.2 Remove the moving plate and set aside.  Assembly Note Some force may be required to remove the moving plate from the gantry ballscrew axis. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 39 2.2.3 M4 x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw Remove the metal dust cover screws from the gantry axis and set them aside. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 41 Attach the gantry ballscrew axis to the gantry extrusion oriented with the motor mount plate on the indicated side.  Assembly Note For all gantry sizes, the two countersunk holes closest to the motor mount plate do not receive fasteners. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 42 Position the axis so the motor mount plate is 38mm (1-1/2") from the riser.  Machine Configuration Options For 24" gantries, position the plate 46mm (1-13/16") from the riser Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 44 2.2.8 Dust Cover (removed in previous step) Slide the metal dust covers back on the gantry axis as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 45 2.2.9 M4 x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw Attach the metal dust covers using the screws removed in previous steps. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 46 2.2.10 M5 x 14mm Flat Head Screw Attach the moving plate to the gantry axis using the screws removed in previous steps. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 48: Parts And Tools Required
Z Axis CRP940-00-FAST: CRP900-00-XXXX-HW - (8) M8 x 25mm Flat Head Screw - (8) M8 Slide-in T-Nut Required Tools: - 3mm Allen Wrench - 5mm Allen Wrench Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 50 3.1.2 M4 x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw Remove the metal dust cover screws from the Z axis and set them aside. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 52 3.1.4 M8 x 25mm Flat Head Screw M8 Slide-in T-Nut Slide the M8 T-Nuts into the gantry plate and install the Z-axis to the gantry. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 54 3.1.6 Dust Cover (removed in previous step) Slide the metal dust covers back on the Z axis as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 55 3.1.7 M4 x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw Attach the metal dust covers using the screws removed in previous steps. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 56 3.1.8 M5 x 14mm Flat Head Screw Attach the moving plate to the Z axis using the screws removed in previous steps. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 58 - (4) Oldham Assembly - Motor Side - (16) M5 x 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw Required Tools: - 4mm Allen Wrench - 3mm Allen Wrench - Tape Measure Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 59 N23 Motor Installation 4.1.1 NEMA 23 Motor Oldham Assembly - Motor Half Slide the motor side of the oldham coupler onto the motor as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 62 4.1.4 NEMA 23 Motor M5 x 10mm Socket Head Cap Screw Attach the motor to one of the table axes as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 65 - (4) Oldham Assembly - Motor Side - (16) M6 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Required Tools: - 3mm Allen Wrench - 5mm Allen Wrench - Tape Measure Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 66 N34 Motor Installation 4.2.1 Oldham Coupler - Motor Half NEMA 34 Motor Slide the motor side of the oldham coupler onto the motor as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 67 Then tighten the clamping screw on the oldham coupler.  Assembly Note The dimension shown is measured from the boss on the motor to the top of the oldham coupler. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 68 4.2.3 NEMA 34 Motor M6 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Attach the motor to one of the table axes as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 72 - (4) M5 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw - (4) M5 Roll-in T-Nut Required Tools: - 6mm Allen Wrench - 4mm Allen Wrench - Flat Head Screwdriver - Tape Measure Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 73 M8 Roll-in T-Nut CRP950-01 Cable Track Bracket M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Install the lower cable track bracket onto the bottom of the base of the machine. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 74 Place the bracket 647mm (25") from the front of the machine.  Machine Configuration Option For 2' length machines, position the bracket 380mm (15") from the front of the machine. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 76 5.1.4 M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Sccrew M8 Roll-in T-Nut CRP950-02 Cable Track Bracket Install the upper cable track bracket. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 77 Attach the fixed end of the cable track to the bracket as indicated.  Assembly Note The fixed end of the cable track is the one which does not rotate independently. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 82 40 Series Anchor Fastener CRP950-03 4040 Cable Track Extrusion Insert the M8 x 30mm bolts into the provided anchors and place the anchors in the bracket extrusion provided. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 87 M5 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Cable Track Fixed End M5 Roll-in T-Nut Install the fixed end of a length of cable track to the gantry extrusion. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 88 Position the cable track approximately 280mm (11") from the riser plate.  Machine Configuration Option For the 3' width machines, position the cable track approximately 530mm (21") from the end of the riser plate. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 90 5.2.9 M5 Roll-in T-Nut Cable Track Free End M5 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Install the free end onto the extrusion bracket. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 93: Parts And Tools Required
Packaged In 8020-720-CS6 T-Slot Machine Table Extrusion CRP8020-720-CS6-BT-3636 CRP8020-720-CS6-BT-3636-FAST: CRP8020-720-CS6-BT-3636 - (96) M5 x 16mm Flat Head Screw - (96) M5 Roll-in T-Nut Required Tools 3mm Allen Wrench Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 94 6.1 Tabletop Installation 6.1.1 M5 x 16mm Flat Head Screw 8020 Table Extrusion M5 Roll-in T-Nut Attach a piece of tabletop extrusion to the machine crossmembers as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 102: Cable Routing
Through table cable track Z Motor Through table cable track and gantry cable track Z+ Switch Through table cable track and gantry cable track Slaved Motor Directly to control box Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 103 The X+ sensor cable is routed on top of the gantry, but not inside the gantry cable track.  Assembly Note If using an Avid CNC Plug and Play CNC Control System purchased after October 2019, you will plug the X+ sensor cable into the "A" sensor port on the control box. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO ©...
Page 105 7.2.3 To route cables through the cable track, use a screwdriver to lift open the individual cable track sections as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 106: Sensor Installation
- (6) Cylindrical Proximity Sensors - Proximity Cables (See table in Step 7.2.2 for lengths) Required Tools: - Adjustable Wrench - Tape Measure Recommended Additional Tools: - 17mm Combination Wrench Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 107 Install sensors as indicated at each sensor location (see step 7.1.2).  Assembly Note We recommend positioning the sensors 22mm (7/8") from the inside of the Motor Mount Plate as indicated. Version 2020Q2.1 Benchtop PRO © 2020 Avid CNC Assembly Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 109 1. If you purchased a router or spindle mount, follow the Router and Spindle Mount Assembly Instructions (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/spindles/router-spindlemount). 2. If you purchased an Avid CNC Plug and Play CNC Control System, the CRP800-00E CNC Controller Technical Manual (https://www.avidcnc.com//support/electronics/CRP800-00E) provides setup and use instructions.

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Page 7: Tools List

Page 8: Section 1: Table Assembly

Page 9: Parts And Tools Required

Page 24: Section 2: Gantry Installation

Page 25: Parts And Tools Required

Page 47: Section 3: Z-Axis Installation

Page 48: Parts And Tools Required

Page 57: Section 4: Motor Installation

Page 71: Section 5: Cable Track Installation

Page 92: Section 6: Tabletop Extrusion Installation

Page 93: Parts And Tools Required

Page 98: Section 7: Motor And Sensor Connections

Page 102: Cable Routing

Page 106: Sensor Installation

Page 108: Section 8: Machine Setup

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