]> 2026-05-26T08:16:50+02:00 ZX5 Alignment Check 0 en Draft How to check and correct the alignment of a ZX5 machine Very hard 2 day(s) The ZX5 machine can be tricky to align as there are many adjustments designed into the table to offset manufacturing tolerances. This step by step guide follows the correct protocol to ensure the starting point and sequence of alignment is correct false en ZX5_module_A-C-E_Frame_levelling_31eJuqQN50L.jpg.jpg none * Check backfence roller alignment to infeed * Check roller heights to infeed and outfeed * Alignment of the popup ins on crank C, D, E to hepco * Using Hepco as datum, ensure they are parallel * Backfences aligned * Front fences aligned * Back and front parallel *Straightness of MH side with laser level *Levelness of MH side with carriage plate. Use the carriage plate to check X and Y levelling *Straightness of saw side with laser level *Levelness of saw side with carriage plate *Parallelism of hepco beams to each other with tape rule Adjust to get this correct - adjust frames on floor if not parallel *Fixed distance 2-3mm *Has to be clear of transfer beams in the up position Use the linear rail as the datum <br/> Misses gripper by 1mm - should not touch Parallel all the way down Channel bar should be just over 1 bar - able to push profile to backfence <div class="icon-instructions caution-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-exclamation-triangle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...Too much pressure will cause the fence to distort</div> </div><br/> <div class="icon-instructions dont-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-hand-paper-o"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...Moving the saw is a major step, so double check your steps if this becomes necessary</div> </div> *Saw module level *Eject beds level and aligned *Backfence 0-1mm in front of saw infeed backfences *Beds 0-1mm above infeed rollers *Pusher bar is behind saw rear rollers *Pusher bar is straight Check with beam at the HOME position (outside machine) and beam in the OUT position (inside machine) Check pressure - as low as possible Check gripper gap so the switch is set up correctly [[ZX5 Datum and Grip Pin Setup]] Adjusting Gripper Y position to suit Jig Grip pressure as low as possible Check gripper gap so the switch is set up correctly [https://stuga.dokit.app/w/ZX5%20Datum%20and%20Grip%20Pin%20Setup ZX5 Datum and Grip Pin Setup] Set first and last backfence, then use a string <div class="icon-instructions caution-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-exclamation-triangle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...When setting long backfences be careful not to distort them when fixing the two anchoring points</div> </div><br/> Ensure alignment of module A, B and C on machining centre side Saw Roller bed height adjustment to gripper base Popup Alignment MH side Grip jig alignment on MH side Popup Alignment / Overlap Saw side Set backfence parallel to hepco and overlap with popup correct Grip jig alignment to backfence Infeed to saw module alignment Outfeed push bar alignment Both Linear Beam check - straightness and level MH Outfeed Roller bed height adjustment to gripper base Channel Bar parallel with saw infeed backfences Saw Module Fence Alignment 2023-04-17T11:36:32Z 2460051.9837037 ZX5 Alignment Check 0 false false 0 0 0 1 plainlist 3 [[:Dokit:DocOptions]] [[DokitEPIEnable::yes]] ZX5 Alignment Check# QUERYee7a61aae48f1c3f91d8e4d7736360be