¶ Introduction
Please note: The CNC Enclosure - Mill is not supplied with the enclosure panels, they must be sourced separately.
DXF and STEP files for the panels are available on the documentation website.
¶ Step 1 - Recommended Tools
- It is recommended to have the following tools available for assembling the CNC Enclosure - Mill:
- Allen Key / Hex Wrenches in the following sizes: 3mm, 4mm & 5mm
- A tape measure
- A pair of scissors
¶ Step 2 - Prepare the 3030 cast corner parts
- 28x 3030 cast 90 degree corner
- 56x M6x12 cap head screw
- 56x M6 washer
- 56x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
¶ Step 3 - Assemble the 3030 cast corners (x28)
- 2x M6x12 cap head screw
- 2x M6 washer
- 2x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- 1x 3030 cast 90 degree corner
- Loosely thread a 3030 T-nut on to each M6x12 screw. Do not tighten them at this point
¶ Step 4 - Prepare the hidden corner parts
- 4x Inside hidden three way corner
- 16x M6x8 set screw
¶ Step 5 - Assemble the hidden corners (x4)
- 1x Inside hidden three way corner
- 4x M6x8 set screw
- Insert an M6x8 set screw into each of the holes on the inside corner as shown
- Set these assemblies aside until Step 17
¶ Step 6 - Prepare the frame parts
- 4x 1102mm 3060 extrusion
- 2x 712mm 3060 extrusion
- 2x 1102mm 3030 extrusion
- 4x 850mm 3030 extrusion
- 2x 712mm 3030 extrusion
- 4x Inside hidden three way corner assemblies
- 20x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assemblies
¶ Step 7 - Assemble the bottom frame front & back (x2)
- 1x 1102mm 3060 extrusion
- 2x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assemblies
- Install one corner assembly onto each end of the 1102mm 3060 extrusions as shown. Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure them.
- Ensure the corner assemblies are flush and square with the ends of the extrusions after tightening the screws
- Set these assemblies aside until Step 9
¶ Step 8 - Assemble the bottom frame left & right (x2)
- 1x 712mm 3060 extrusion
- 2x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assemblies
- Install one corner assembly onto each end of the 712mm 3060 extrusions as shown. Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure them
- Ensure the corner assemblies are flush and square with the ends of the extrusions after tightening the screws
¶ Step 9 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 1
- 2x Bottom frame front & back assembly from Step 7
- 2x Bottom frame left & right assembly
- Position the bottom frame assemblies as shown
- 1x 850mm 3030 extrusion
- Slot the 850mm 3030 extrusion into the corner of the bottom frame assemblies as shown, it will be secured in the next step
¶ Step 10 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 2
- 1x 850mm 3030 extrusion
- Align the 850mm 3030 extrusion into the corner of the bottom frame assemblies as shown, make sure it is square
- Make sure the end of the 850mm 3030 extrusion which has been tapped, faces downwards towards the bottom frame, otherwise you will be unable to install the feet in a later step
- Tighten the marked M6x12 screws to secure the 850mm 3030 extrusion to the bottom frame
- Repeat these instructions to install and secure the remaining 3x 850mm 3030 extrusions as shown
¶ Step 11 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 3
- 1x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly
- Install a 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly into the inner corner as shown
- Tighten both M6x12 screws to secure the cast 90 degree corner to the frame assembly
¶ Step 12 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 4
- 3x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly
- Repeat the instructions in the previous step to install the remaining 3x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assemblies
¶ Step 13 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 5
- 2x 1102mm 3060 extrusion
- Place the 1102mm 3060 extrusions inside the bottom of the frame, they will be aligned and secured in the next steps
¶ Step 14 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 6
- 1x 1102mm 3060 extrusion
- Position the extrusion so the marked gap measures 80mm
- 1x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly
- Install a 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly into the inner corner as shown
- Tighten both M6x12 screws to secure corner assembly to the frame assembly
- Double check the 80mm measurement once the 3030 cast 90 degree corner is secured
¶ Step 15 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 7
- 3x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly
- Repeat the instructions in the previous step to install the remaining 3x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assemblies
¶ Step 16 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 8
- 1x 1102mm 3060 extrusion
- Position the extrusion so the marked gap measures 140mm
- 4x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly
- Install a 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly into each inner corner as shown
- Tighten both M6x12 screws on each corner assembly to secure the frame together
- Double check the 140mm measurement once the 3030 cast 90 degree corners are secured
¶ Step 17 - Assemble the enclosure top (x2) - Part 1
- 1x 1102mm 3030 extrusion
- 2x Inside hidden three way corner assemblies from Step 5
- Tighten the M6x8 set screws to secure the corners to the extrusion
- Ensure the extrusion is flush and square with the both hidden three way corner assemblies before and after tightening the set screws
- Be careful while tightening the set screws, extreme force may break the three way hidden corner
¶ Step 18 - Assemble the enclosure top - Part 2
- 2x Assemblies from the previous step
- 2x 712mm 3030 extrusion
- Assemble the enclosure top as shown, securing it together by tightening the M6x8 set screws
- Ensure the extrusion is flush and square with the both hidden three way corner assemblies before and after tightening the set screws
- Be careful while tightening the set screws, extreme force may break the three way hidden corner
¶ Step 19 - Assemble the enclosure frame - Part 9
- It is strongly recommended to have a second person assist with installing the upper frame, and also to manipulate the frame in the remaining steps. The enclosure weighs roughly 22KG without the panels installed
- The enclosure is large and heavy and can cause injury if it were to fall
- 1x Enclosure top assembly from the previous step
- 1x Enclosure assembly
- Align the inside hidden three way corner assemblies with the upright 3030 extrusions
- Once fully aligned and situated, tighten all M6x8 set screws to secure the enclosure frame together
- Be careful while tightening the set screws, extreme force may break the three way hidden corner
¶ Step 20 - Prepare the base panel parts
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_base panel
- 18x M5x12 cap head screw
- 18x M5 washer
- 18x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M5
¶ Step 21 - Assemble the base panel - Part 1
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_base panel
- For each of the 18x marked holes, install the mounting hardware as shown in Step 22
¶ Step 22 - Assemble the base panel - Part 2
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_base panel
- 1x M5x12 cap head screw
- 1x M5 washer
- 1x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M5
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M5x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
¶ Step 23 - Install the base panel
- It is strongly recommended to have a second person assist with manipulating the frame in this step
- The enclosure is large and heavy and can cause injury if it were to fall
- Rotate the enclosure frame assembly so that it lays on its back as shown
- 1x Base panel assembly from the previous step
- Align the panel assembly to the frame as shown
- Secure the panel in place by fastening the eighteen M5x12 screws
¶ Step 24 - Prepare the feet and frame accessory parts
- 4x Leveling feet for 3030 - M8x30mm (Non-slip)
- 4x cnc_enclosure_magnet_frame_3030 printed part
- 4x M6x12 cap head screw
- 4x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- 8x Magnet - Neodymium disc - 10x4mm
¶ Step 25 - Install the enclosure feet - Part 1
- 1x Leveling feet for 3030 - M8x30mm (Non-slip)
- Install the foot by screwing the threaded section in to the tapped extrusion through the base panel as shown
- Tighten the foot until the hex section nearly touches the panel
¶ Step 26 - Install the enclosure feet - Part 2
- 3x Leveling feet for 3030 - M8x30mm (Non-slip)
- Install the remaining three feet into the frame assembly as shown
¶ Step 27 - Assemble the frame magnetic latches (x4)
- 1x cnc_enclosure_magnet_frame_3030 printed part
- 2x Magnet - Neodymium disc - 10x4mm
- Tip: Use a drop of super glue to prevent the magnets from coming loose over time
- 1x M6x12 cap head screw
- 1x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nut onto the M6x12 screw. Do not tighten it at this point
¶ Step 28 - Prepare the door frame parts
- 4x 856mm 3030 extrusion
- 2x 521mm 3060 extrusion
- 2x 521mm 3030 extrusion
- 8x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assembly
¶ Step 29 - Assemble the door bottom frame (x2)
- 1x 521mm 3060 extrusion
- 2x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assemblies
- Install one corner assembly onto each end of the 521mm 3060 extrusions as shown. Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure them
- Ensure the corner assemblies are flush and square with the ends of the extrusions after tightening the screws
- Set these assemblies aside until Step 31
¶ Step 30 - Assemble the door top frame (x2)
- 1x 521mm 3030 extrusion
- 2x 3030 cast 90 degree corner assemblies
- Install one corner assembly onto each end of the 521mm 3030 extrusions as shown. Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure them
- Ensure the corner assemblies are flush and square with the ends of the extrusions after tightening the screws
¶ Step 31 - Assemble the doors (x2)
- 1x Door top frame assembly from Step 30
- 1x Door bottom frame assembly from Step 29
- 2x 856mm 3030 extrusion
- Align the extrusions as shown, making sure the ends are level
- Tighten the marked M6x12 screws to secure the top and bottom assemblies to the 856mm 3030 extrusions
- Set these assemblies aside until Step 35 and Step 37
¶ Step 32 - Prepare the door hinge and accessory parts
- 4x Hinge - metallic anodized for 3030
- 16x M6x14 countersink screw
- 20x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- 4x M6x12 cap head screw
- 8x Magnet - Neodymium disc - 10x4mm
- 4x V-Core 4 frame magnet holder - nylon
- 5.5M x Foam strip - 1x8mm - adhesive
¶ Step 33 - Assemble the door hinges (x4)
- 1x Hinge - metallic anodized for 3030
- 4x M6x14 countersink screw
- 4x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M6x14 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
- Set these assemblies aside until Step 35 and Step 37
¶ Step 34 - Assemble the door magnetic latches (x4)
- 1x V-Core 4 frame magnet holder - nylon
- 2x Magnet - Neodymium disc - 10x4mm
- It is important to make sure the polarity of the magnets are correct. Use the assemblies from Step 27 to make sure the magnets do not repel each other
- Tip: Use a drop of super glue to prevent the magnets from coming loose over time
- 1x M6x12 cap head screw
- 1x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nut onto the M6x12 screw. Do not tighten it at this point
- Set these assemblies aside until Step 36 and Step 38
¶ Step 35 - Assemble the left door - Part 1
- 1x Door assembly from Step 31
- 2x Door hinge assembly from Step 33
- Position the hinges onto the left side extrusion as shown. Adjust them so that the marked gap measures 61mm
- Tighten the four marked M6x14 countersink screws to fix the hinges to the door assembly
¶ Step 36 - Assemble the left door - Part 2
- 2x Door magnetic latch assembly from Step 34
- Position the magnetic latch assemblies onto the upper and lower extrusions as shown. They should touch the 3030 cast 90 degree corners
- Tighten the M6x12 marked screws to secure the magnetic latches to the door
- Take care not to over-tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the nylon part
- Set this assembly aside until Step 40
¶ Step 37 - Assemble the right door - Part 1
- 1x Door assembly from Step 31
- 2x Door hinge assembly from Step 33
- Position the hinges onto the left side extrusion as shown. Adjust them so that the marked gap measures 61mm
- Tighten the four marked M6x14 countersink screws to fix the hinges to the door assembly
¶ Step 38 - Assemble the right door - Part 2
- 2x Door magnetic latch assembly from Step 34
- Position the magnetic latch assemblies onto the upper and lower extrusions as shown. They should touch the 3030 cast 90 degree corners
- Tighten the M6x12 marked screws to secure the magnetic latches to the door
- Take care not to over-tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the nylon part
- Set this assembly aside until Step 41
¶ Step 39 - Prepare the foam door seals
- The 5.5 metres of foam strip needs to be cut into the following lengths:
- 4x 540mm lengths
- 2x 765mm lengths
- The foam strip can easily be cut with regular scissors
- Do not remove the backing from the foam strip lengths yet
¶ Step 40 - Install the foam on the left door
- 1x Left door assembly from Step 36
- Orient the door assembly as shown. The foam strip must be installed on the inside of the door
- 1x 765mm length of foam strip
- 2x 540mm length of foam strip
- The foam strip has a protective backing which covers the adhesive. Peel the backing off each strip and apply them to the door assembly as shown
¶ Step 41 - Install the foam on the right door
- 1x Right door assembly from Step 38
- Orient the door assembly as shown. The foam strip must be installed on the inside of the door
- 1x 765mm length of foam strip
- 2x 540mm length of foam strip
- The foam strip has a protective backing which covers the adhesive. Peel the backing off each strip and apply them to the door assembly as shown
¶ Step 42 - Install the left door
- 1x Enclosure assembly from Step 26
- 1x Left door assembly from Step 40
- Place the left door assembly onto the enclosure as shown
- Align the door assembly as shown, making sure the top of the door is level with the top of the enclosure
- Tighten the four marked M6x14 countersink screws to fix the door assembly to the enclosure
¶ Step 43 - Install the right door
- 1x Enclosure assembly
- 1x Right door assembly from Step 42
- Place the right door assembly onto the enclosure as shown
- Align the door assembly as shown, making sure the top of the door is level with the top of the enclosure
- Tighten the four marked M6x14 countersink screws to fix the door assembly to the enclosure
¶ Step 44 - Rotate the enclosure frame
- It is strongly recommended to have a second person assist with manipulating the frame in this step
- The enclosure is large and heavy and can cause injury if it were to fall
- Be careful as the doors can swing freely at this stage
- Rotate the enclosure frame assembly so that it stands on its feet as shown
¶ Step 45 - Install the bottom frame magnetic latches
- 2x Frame magnetic latch assemblies from Step 27
- Left door
- Right door
- Position the magnetic latch assemblies onto the enclosure assembly as shown, the magnets should help align them
- Tighten the M6x12 marked screws to secure the magnetic latches to the enclosure
¶ Step 46 - Install the top frame magnetic latches
- 2x Frame magnetic latch assemblies from Step 27
- Left door
- Right door
- Position the magnetic latch assemblies onto the enclosure assembly as shown, the magnets should help align them
- Tighten the M6x12 marked screws to secure the magnetic latches to the enclosure
¶ Step 47 - Test the enclosure doors
- Test that both doors open and close without binding, and that the magnetic latches hold the doors closed
- If the doors bind, make minor adjustments to the hinge positions until the doors move smoothly
- If the magnetic latches do not hold the doors closed, adjust the position of the magnetic latches and check no magnets are repelling
¶ Step 48 - Prepare the door panel parts
- 2x panel_enclosure_mill_door panel
- 26x M5x12 cap head screw
- 26x M5 washer
- 26x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M5
- 4x M6x16 cap head screw
- 4x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- 2x V-slot door handle
¶ Step 49 - Assemble the door panel (x2) - Part 1
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_door panel
- For each of the 13x marked holes, install the mounting hardware as shown in Step 22
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M5x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
- The door panels are identical for left and right, assemble both the same
¶ Step 50 - Assemble the door panel (x2) - Part 2
- 2x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- 1x V-slot door handle
- 2x M6x16 cap head screw
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M6x16 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
- The door panels are identical for left and right, assemble both the same
¶ Step 51 - Install the door panels
- 2x Door panel assembly from the previous step
- Align the panel assembly to the door as shown
- Secure the panel in place by fastening the thirteen M5x12 screws
- Tighten the two M6x16 screws in the handle
¶ Step 52 - Prepare the side panel parts
- 2x panel_enclosure_mill_side panel
- 32x M5x12 cap head screw
- 32x M5 washer
- 32x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M5
¶ Step 53 - Assemble the side panel (x2)
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_side panel
- For each of the sixteen marked holes, install the mounting hardware as shown in Step 22
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M5x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
- The side panels are identical for left and right, assemble both the same
¶ Step 54 - Install the side panels
- 2x Side panel assembly from the previous step
- Align the panel assembly to the enclosure as shown
- Secure the panel in place by fastening the sixteen M5x12 screws
- Repeat for the second side panel assembly
¶ Step 55 - Prepare the back panel parts
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_back panel
- 18x M5x12 cap head screw
- 18x M5 washer
- 18x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M5
- 4x Grommet - 18x14x7mm
¶ Step 56 - Assemble the back panel - Part 1
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_back panel
- For each of the eighteen marked holes, install the mounting hardware as shown in Step 22
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M5x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
¶ Step 57 - Assemble the back panel - Part 2
- 4x Grommet - 18x14x7mm
- Install a grommet into each of the four marked holes
¶ Step 58 - Install the back panel
- 1x Back panel assembly from the previous step
- Align the panel assembly to the enclosure as shown
- Secure the panel in place by fastening the eighteen M5x12 screws
¶ Step 59 - Prepare the lid panel parts
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_lid panel
- 12x M5x12 cap head screw
- 12x M5 washer
- 12x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M5
¶ Step 60 - Assemble the lid panel
- 1x panel_enclosure_mill_lid panel
- For each of the twelve marked holes, install the mounting hardware as shown in Step 22
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M5x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
¶ Step 61 - Install the lid panel
- 1x Lid panel assembly from the previous step
- Align the panel assembly to the enclosure as shown
- Secure the panel in place by fastening the twelve M5x12 screws
¶ Step 62 - Prepare the Mill & mounting hardware
- 1x Rat Rig Mill assembly
- 4x M6x16 cap head screw
- 4x M6 washer
- 4x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
¶ Step 63 - Remove the Rat Rig Mill feet
- 1x Rat Rig Mill assembly
- 4x Leveling feet for 3030 - M8x30mm (Non-slip)
- 4x M6 hex locking nut
- Unscrew and remove all four levelling feet, and their locking hex nuts, from the Mill assembly
- Store the feet and locking hex nuts so they can be used in the future if needed
¶ Step 64 - Install the Mill tiedown hardware
- 4x M6x16 cap head screw
- 4x M6 washer
- 4x T-nut drop-in for 3030 - M6
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-nuts onto the M6x16 screws. Do not tighten them at this point
¶ Step 65 - Install the Rat Rig Mill in the enclosure
- 1x Rat Rig Mill assembly
- 1x Enclosure Assembly
- Carefully lift the Mill into the enclosure. Align the brackets with the horizontal 3060 extrusions making sure the T-nuts drop into the extrusion slot
- 4x M6x16 cap head screw
- Fully tighten the M6x16 screws to secure the Rat Rig Mill to the enclosure