New gantry layout using three 76mm x 76mm T-Slot extruded aluminum beams in an "L" configuration. Based on the FEA above.


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This is a concept layout not a design yet but please give me comments and criticisms. What have I missed? Gantry side plates are 25mm thick, Z axis plates are 19mm, and the extruded T-Slot beams are 1520mm long. Y axis rails are 25mm HiWin, Z axis are 20mm HiWin. Light preload.

Thanks,

John C