3018 CNC Machine [Modify Side Guards]
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3018 CNC Machine [Modify Side Guards]
My 3018 CNC Machine came with Acrylic Side Guards.
- This is all good but sometimes they may get in the way
- They limit access to the Table.
- I have also fitted Limit Switches and the switches for the Z Axis hit one of the guards.
- The guards could do with being a little further out.
When I got the 3018 CNC Machine, The Guards came with Allan screws that attached them to the side supports.
- To move them out a little so that the Switches for the Z Axis do not hit, would require longer screws and some packs.
- I also wanted to be able to Remove/Attach them quickly, so I came up with a clip design.
This Instructable is how I changed the way my Side Guards are attached to my 3018 CNC Machine.
- I have designed some Clips made from PLA printed on my 3D Printer.
- With the clips attached to the Side Guards, it enables me to quickly pop off/on my Side Guards when I require easy access to the Table.
It is a very short Instructable.
- But as a hobby, one of the things I like to do is: Get a cheap device then the fun comes upgrading it.
Supplies
I have made my clips on my 3D Printer.
- As this is a mod for a 3018 CNC Machine, there should be no reason why the could not be made with this machine out of a suitable material. I have attached a profile in DXF format.
Twelve M3x10mm long self tapping screws. They are this size because I keep plenty of them for my projects.
- As the holes in the Guards are for M5 Screws I will be making Top-Hat Washers.
The STL files are attached:
- Six Guard_Clip.stl are required.
- Twelve 5-3_Washers.stl required.
Print and Assemble
As I say This is a Short Instructable.
Attach the Clips to the Guards as shown.
- Three clips on one Guard as shown.
- Three clips on the other Guard will need fitting Opposite-Hand.
To fit the guards:
- Hold the Guard so that the top of the Guard is leaning in.
- Place the clips in the top groove of the Side Support.
- With slight pressure downwards, pull the Guard up straight.
- The lower part of the clips should spring into the groove on the side of the Side Support.
To remove the Guards:
- Firmly push the top of the Guard towards the middle of the machine.
Hope the video shows it better.
- The video is my Second Short, trying to watch the clock and do a video needs practice, ha-ha.
- Shorts have to be portrait and under 1 minute.
- Why do people take videos portrait? Do they spin there wide screen TV's on there end to watch them?