Checking The Blade System Before Using The Z Axis

Checking The Blade System Before Using The Z Axis

The blades can become dislodged, jammed, etc... during shipment.



When this happens, the frames can spread from a jammed blade and cause tolerance issues and other blades can fall out



It's a good idea to remove the honeycomb:

Removing the Honeycomb Bed


Then remove all the blades. 


Then reinsert the blades one at a time



Then reinstall the honeycomb.


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