New z axis plate

[Gamble]

Anyone try this yet? Looks like it bolts to the existing plate but I can't picture in my head how that will work since the flex is at the bottom
https://shop.carbide3d.com/products/sha ... 4357348678

[CastIrony]

I just ordered one, was planning on rebuilding my Z axis anyway.

I'm pretty sure it replaces the front plate rather than attaching to it.

[Gamble]

I just ordered one, was planning on rebuilding my Z axis anyway.

I'm pretty sure it replaces the front plate rather than attaching to it.

I thought the same thing but look at 2:15 in this video and it's on top of the other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGH0Yv_BBUc

Post some pics and review when you get yours

[swhillier]

Looks like a direct replacement of the old plate based on this:

http://carbide3d.com/files/s3plateupgrade.pdf

[CastIrony]

I just ordered one, was planning on rebuilding my Z axis anyway.

I'm pretty sure it replaces the front plate rather than attaching to it.

I thought the same thing but look at 2:15 in this video and it's on top of the other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGH0Yv_BBUc

Post some pics and review when you get yours

The X/Z carriage is made up of two plates, a (vertically) stationary back X plate that has the Z rails attached, and a moving front Z plate that rides along those rails.

The new Z plate replaces the old Z plate, but the back X plate remains exactly the same. It reduces flex by having stronger curved sides, and being vertically shorter for less leverage.

[Bonch]

It is the same plate they are putting on the new Shapeoko XL and XXLs.

[LTEPM]

The new Z plate replaces the old Z plate, but the back X plate remains exactly the same. It reduces flex by having stronger curved sides, and being vertically shorter for less leverage.

And the spindle bracket positioned between the Z carriage V-wheels.

[Gamble]

I ordered a plate, will let you know how it works out

[GilchristT]

Just got a new Shapeoko 3 with this plate included.

Can anyone point me at the drawings for it? I need to make a new adapter for my spindle.

thanks

[CastIrony]

Good news, the plate came, and it looks great!

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Bad news, while disassembling the carriage a few days ago in preparation, I noticed that I had accidentally cracked one of the delrin wheels in half by overtightening the Z rails and eccentric nuts.

Since the replacement wheel isn't arriving until Monday, I'll have to put off the reassembly until then.