Gantry Replacement: CMC 8000 Series, 9000 and the Z(9000z)

Owned by dani.simmonds
Last updated: Sept 16, 2024
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Cautions

  • Head appearance may vary from model shown, but the connections are the same.

  • Do not pick up Head using only the blade depth knob or the Head cover.

  • Pick up the Head by holding the “D-Shaped” upper and lower Head plates.

Pick up the Head by Holding the “D-Shaped” Upper and Lower Head Plates

Head Removal

Head Removal

  • Turn off the ECU.

Turn off the ECU

  • Click Reset Motors Button on the cut preview and click OK on the release motors prompt.

Gantry Removal

Gantry Removal

Disconnect Gantry

 

Removing the Drive Belt from the Rail

Removing the Drive Belt from the Rail

Remove Stop Plate

 

Remove Stop Plate

 

Slide the Gantry Off of the Board

Slide the Gantry Off of the Board

Put the Gantry on the Board

Put the Gantry on the Board

Installing the Stop Plate

Installing the Stop Plate

Installing the Drive Belt onto the Rail

Installing the Drive Belt onto the Rail

Replace the Stop Plate

 

Replace the Stop Plate

 

Attaching the Drive Belt into the Rail

 

Attaching the Drive Belt into the Rail

 

 

Hook Up the Gantry Air Line and Board Cable Connections

Hook Up the Gantry Air Line and Board Cable Connections

Connecting the Board Cable

Attaching Air Lines

Attaching Air Lines

Head Installation

Head Installation

Head Wheel Adjustment

Head Wheel Adjustment

Check the Gantry Wheels

Check the Gantry Wheels

Test Cut: Adjusting the Horizontal Home

Test Cut: Adjusting the Horizontal Home

Confirm that the Gantry is Straight

Confirm that the Gantry is Straight