Stage 02: Tool Carriage

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    • The DSH requires four M3 mounting holes, 31mm apart from each other.

    • If your printers gantry is a piece of 2020 aluminium extrusion you may be able to use the Proforge 2S tool carriage, available for separate purchase here.

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  2. Roller Assembly x4: Create a roller assembly by pressing two 625zz bearings into a delrin roller wheel with a 1mm shim between them.

    • Roller Assembly x4:

    • Create a roller assembly by pressing two 625zz bearings into a delrin roller wheel with a 1mm shim between them.

    • Delrin Roller Wheel

    • Delrin Roller Wheel

    • Precision Shim

    • You may need to use a pair of pliers to force the bearings into the delrin wheel.

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  3. Assemble the tool carriage rollers as shown in the images: 4x M5 x 25mm bolts 2x M5 spacers

    • Assemble the tool carriage rollers as shown in the images:

    • 4x M5 x 25mm bolts

    • 2x M5 spacers

    • 2x Eccentric spacers

    • 4x M5 washers

    • x4 Roller assemblies

    • x2 M5 Nylocs - Tighten Firmly

    • x2 M5 Nylocs - Tighten Loosely (eccentric spacer should still be able to turn)

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    • See Stage 6 of the Proforge 2S build manual for instructions on installing the tool carriage to your gantry.

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