Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Timing Belts vs. Rack and Pinion drive

Many of the XY tables that I have seen use racks on the X and leadscrews on
the Y. On the X you can drive it from both sides (two motors) and use a
10:1 gear box.

Bob Campbell

----- Original Message -----
From: Mariss Freimanis <geckohall@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 11:59 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Timing Belts vs. Rack and Pinion drive


> Hi, a 10', 1 1/4" leadscrew will have a considerable moment of
> inertia which will adversely affect accel/decel times. A timing belt
> is much better in that regard.
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