Re: Z axis conversion

Smokie, If you know were that site was that used the knee for the Z
axis it would be very helpfull if you posted it. I think that it is
worth exploring.


Wally K.



Smoke wrote:

> I've been visiting a lot of CNC machine sites, looking for a good

one. I

> ran across one that always powers the knee and they claim many

thousands of

> hours of service with no problems. You might want to consider here

that you

> probably won't need an anti backlash nut due to the weight of the

knee,

> saddle, and work pushing down on it.
>
> Smoke



>Wally K. wrote;
> >if i could come up with a good solution. And i still wonder if
> >moving the knee is a good idea or not, in terms of wear. And or
> >replacing the acme knee screw with a ball screw.
> >
> >
> >Wally K.