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Model APX-252
Assembly Manual
This manual has been developed to instruct the assembly of our base 3D printer kit. Every attempt has been made for clarity and conciseness, however, should
you have any unanswered questions related to this assembly please contact us via email at [email protected].
Additionally, This manual assumes the end user has a working understanding of the tools and hardware required to complete this assembly, as well as, add the
additional components required to make it a fully operational 3D printer. We can not provide support for components not provided with this kit and encourage the
use of the vast amount of 3D printer information on the Internet.
A few notes to consider while using this manual:
Some hardware items have been removed from the step images for
increased clarity.
The beginning of each step has a complete list of the components
that will be needed during that step, including hardware.
Many of the items have been bagged specific to the particular step
or particular assembly of parts, including hardware.
Some universal hardware items are bagged in bulk; these will be
indicated with a star (
🌟
) next to the quantity column on the step
where required.
Some items installed in previous steps may be removed in future
step images for increased clarity.
Model APX-252
Assembly Manual
Step 1 - Frame Assembly
Needed For This Step:
Quantity
Description
Quantity
Description
2
2040 Extrusion, 540mm long
8
M5 x 25mm Socket Head Screws
2
2020 Extrusion, 1000mm long
42
🌟
M5 Washers
4
Internal Angle Brackets
34
🌟
M5 Hammer Nuts
1
APX-252-016 (Base Plate)
4
SHF8 Shaft Supports
34
🌟
M5 x 10mm Button Head Screws
4
Rubber Feet
8
M5 Nylon Lock Nuts
Assemble the extrusions together using the
Internal Angle Brackets on four corners. The
2040 extrusions are for each side and 2020 for
the front and rear.
Ensure the ends of the extrusions are flush to
each other. Double check that the base is square.
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Assembly Manual
Install the SHF8 Shaft Supports to the top side of
the Base Plate with the M5 screws and nuts. Use
the washers between the screws and the Base
Plate.
The base plate is symmetrical front to back. The
orientation of the base plate left/right should be
as shown.
Install the Base Plate on top of the extrusions
with the M5 button head screws, washers and
hammer nuts.
Model APX-252
Assembly Manual
Install the four Rubber Feet in the corners on the
bottom side of the 2040 Extrusions with M5
button head screws, washers and hammer nuts.
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Assembly Manual
Step 2 - Frame Assembly
Needed For This Step:
Quantity
Description
Quantity
Description
4
2020 Extrusion, 527mm long
8
APX-252-015 (Corner Brackets)
2
2020 Extrusion, 1000mm long
32
🌟
M5 x 8mm Button Head Screws
2
2020 Extrusion, 500mm long
32
🌟
M5 Washers
4
3-Way Corner Brackets
32
🌟
M5 Hammer Nuts
Assemble the extrusions together using the
3-Way Corner Brackets. The four 527mm long
are for the vertical corners. 1000mm are front and
rear. 500mm are left and right.
The corner brackets slide into the extrusion and
then the set screw secures them in place by
pressing against the extrusion.
Model APX-252
Assembly Manual
Sit the assembled extrusions on top of the base
assembly from step one. Connect the two by
using the Corner Brackets and M5 Button Heads,
washers and hammer nuts.
Ensure to pull all corners flush to the extrusion
sides by loosely tightening the hardware on each
bracket until they all pull into place and then fully
tighten them in place.
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Assembly Manual
Step 3 - X & Y Assembly
Needed For This Step:
Quantity
Description
Quantity
Description
8
APX-252-015 (Corner Brackets)
32
🌟
M5 x 8mm Button Head Screws
32
🌟
M5 Washers
32
🌟
M5 Hammer Nuts
Install the upper Corner Brackets with the M5
Button Heads, washers and hammer nuts.
Ensure all intersections are square while
tightening the hardware.
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Assembly Manual
Step 4 - X & Y Assembly
Needed For This Step:
Quantity
Description
Quantity
Description
1
APX-252-020 (Idler Side Bracket)
4
M5 Nylon Lock Nuts
2
SHF8 Shaft Supports
13
🌟
M5 Washers
4
M5 x 25mm Socket Head Screws
9
🌟
M5 Hammer Nuts
9
🌟
M5 x 10mm Button Head Screws
Install the SHF8 Shaft Supports to the Idler Side
Bracket with the M5 Socket Head screws and
nuts. Use the washers between the screws and
the Idler Side Bracket.
Mount the Idler Side Bracket on the left side of
the printer with the M5 Button Heads, washers
and hammer nuts.
The Idler Side Bracket goes on the underside of
the side extrusion with the SHF8 Shaft Supports
on the bottom side.
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Assembly Manual
Step 5 - X & Y Assembly
Needed For This Step:
Quantity
Description
Quantity
Description
1
APX-252-021 (Motor Side Bracket)
4
M5 Nylon Lock Nuts
2
SHF8 Shaft Supports
13
🌟
M5 Washers
4
M5 x 25mm Socket Head Screws
9
🌟
M5 Hammer Nuts
9
🌟
M5 x 10mm Button Head Screws
Install the SHF8 Shaft Supports to the Motor Side
Bracket with the M5 Socket Head screws and
nuts. Use the washers between the screws and
the Motor Side Bracket. Ensure the rectangular
hole is on right as shown.
Mount the Motor Side Bracket on the right side of
the printer with the M5 Button Heads, washers
and hammer nuts.
The Motor Side Bracket goes on the underside of
the side extrusion with the wiring pass through
hole towards the rear.
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Assembly Manual
Step 6 - Z Assembly
Needed For This Step:
Quantity
Description
Quantity
Description
1
APX-252-023 (Bed Support)
24
M3 Nylon Nuts
2
APX-252-025 (Bed Support Angle)
10
M5 Nylon Lock Nuts
2
Brass Trapezoidal Nuts
24
M3 Washers
4
LMF8UU Shaft Bearings
10
🌟
M5 Washers
10
M5 x 20mm Socket Head Screws
4
8mm x 500mm Linear Shafts
24
M3 x 16mm Socket Head Screws
Install the two Bed Support Angles to the bottom
side of the Bed Support with the M5 hardware.
Use the washers between the screws and the
panel.
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