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RTM X End Clamp, for the Ronthomp Mendel

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ronthomp
Created on Jan 1, 2012
Derived from Aleph Objects Clamp X-ends by AlephObjects

This is a simplification. I added the Z stop bolt mount to the X end clamp, eliminating a printed part, some hardware and a source of failure. My clip on Z stop is easy to move accidentally.
The bolt is a 6-32 x 2" and is tightened against the trapped nut. (4mm works, too.) The Z home is easily and accurately adjusted by moving the thumb nut. One turn of the 6-32 screw is .03125"
The thumb nut is self threading when you screw it on, just keep it straight.
The clamp still uses the M3 nuts in 4 places and either a M8 or 5/16" nut to match your Z lead screw.
Refer to the old version to see the improvement:
thingiverse.com/thing:13235

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RTM X End Clamp, for the Ronthomp Mendel by ronthomp is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.

© 2012 by ronthomp

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Print the parts. Assemble like the photos. Screw the thumb nut on half way to start, so you have plenty of adjustment up or down.
Adjust your switch mount by eye as close as you can, then fine adjust with the thumb nut as needed.

RTM X End Clamp, for the Ronthomp Mendel

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