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The other day we gave a tip on keeping the z-bar frame clamps loose when building your Axis 2.1. Well, here’s another hint from the BotMill production team: perfect construction of an X-Axis can be achieved without hassle if you refrain from tightening certain components until the very end.

- Motor Bracket
leave the m3 nylock nut on the belt clamp loose, you can tighten them once you slide the smooth rods into place THEN tighten them to ensure snug fitment and good alignment

- Vert Bearing 360
The only thing you want to leave loose here are the (4) screws on the M4 clamps. Again, this will enable you to easily slide on the smooth rods and help you position it in it’s correct spot.

- Carriage
It is very simple to attach the belt to the X-Axis if you leave the belt clamp M4x40 screws loose when building the carriage, that way when your ready to attach the belt you can pull back the actual belt clamp piece and slide the belt behind the belt clamp. Then just tighten it!

- Vert Bearing 180
Notice a pattern here? follow instructions for it’s sibling to the right, the Vert bearing 360

- Idler Bracket
As with the motor bracket, leave the M3 nylocks on the belt clamp loose. We here at BotMill have also found ourselves keeping the X180-Z-bearing plate(s) loosely attached to the end bracket until final assembly.

Following these simple steps should ensure construction of a perfect X-Axis. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks.