Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] basic machine design for CNC machines

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> Does anyone know of a reference, design guide or mechanical design
> book, that details how the common elements of a CNC setup are
> assembled? I'm finding the location of this basic information to be
> extremely difficult.
>
> I have learned about steppers, drivers, controllers, and the required
> software without difficulty, but cannot locate information on such
> details as: how are the linear bearings retained? How is the thrust
> bearing normally retained? How are the guide rails fixed at the
> ends? How is the lead screw joined to the stepper? Anyone have
> links to actual drawings of these basic machine details, perhaps
> showing the actual hardware stackup? I have no machines I can go
> look at to answer these questions.
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated.