HyperCube Evolution Y Carriage Clamp

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This Y carriage clamp is inspired by "HyperCube Evolution Igus Carriage Clamp tenser" from Thingiverse user "endeffect" and the original Y carriage clamp from "SCOTT_3D". The purpose of this clamp is to relieve pressure on bearings when tightening it using two screws that press onto 8 mm steel X shafts. Brass inserts are used for these screws' threads. Since I'm not using steel bearings, but instead self-made long POM bearings following this design: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2476782, I need this stress relief clamp to prevent binding when over-tightening the four mounting screws. Furthermore, the clamp extends to the overall width of the bearing and features a ring/ridge to prevent slipping. The STL includes integrated supports for the four fastener screws; just drill with a 3 mm drill bit after printing. Please print with the most flat face down. Note that the cover photo shows both the original and remixed clamp.