Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re:leadscrew bearings / machine design

In a message dated 10/23/2000 11:32:18 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
ballendo@... writes:

<< IMO, the best way to find this info is to look at the solutions of
others. Dennis has a number of pics on his site, but don't stop
there... There are HUNDREDS of pictures(details and over views)on the
internet of cnc machines! Home-made and otherwise.

Also get the component part mfr. catalogs. Ballscrews, linear ways,
motors, etc. The wealth of info here is incredible.

Lastly, peruse the sales literature for the commercial machines.
Often they will attempt to distinguish themselves by listing and/or
explaining what special features or solutions they have found/used
for common problems. Even if their solution is out of your reach, the
description of the problem solved can be very helpful. And help you
know what to look for as you continue your learning...

>>

Ballendo,

One other option I find most valuable and low cost (free) is to subscribe
to industry magazines. They offer a wealth of photo's and descriptions.
Modern Machine Shop, American Machinist, Modern Application News, Society of
Manufacturing Engineers, PT Motion Control and Machine Design are some of my
favorites. There are many more and they are all free. They want you to buy
their advertisers products.

Try a search engine as many of these magazines offer the free subsriptions
over their web sites. Be persistant in subscribing as they often require two
or three tries before they send to you.

Peter
THRD, Inc.