Drag chain aligner for vslot

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The drag chain on my CNC machine's y-axis is slightly warped, causing issues with its alignment. To address this problem, I designed and printed two custom brackets to help keep it straight. The first bracket is specifically tailored to fit onto a V-slot 2040 profile, while the second version is optimized for a wider range of applications. The initial design was created to sit centrally on a 2040 profile, secured with T-nuts that allow for flexibility in terms of compatibility with other profiles. However, after printing the first prototype, I decided to make some adjustments by counter-sinking the screw holes for added stability. Realizing that my original setup didn't place the drag chain at its optimal center position on the V-slot profile, I designed a second version that's intentionally offset to match my existing configuration. This new design features a more secure attachment method, where it wraps around the V-slot instead of relying on T-nuts. As a result, this bracket is exclusively compatible with 2040 profiles. To ensure versatility and future-proofing, I've maintained the screw holes in both designs, although the second version fits quite snugly, making them less necessary for now.