Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Timing Belt Sizing

In a message dated 11/27/2000 9:51:27 PM Hawaiian Standard Time,
jmelson@... writes:

> Most lower-cost machines (Bridgeport, etc.) use toothed belts.
> The really high end machines (Mazak, etc.) use a more direct
> approach. I have never detected backlash in the belt drive.
> They run these belts TIGHT!
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> Jon
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And, they almost alway use HTD curvilinear profiles rather than the older X
or XL type trapezoidal profile stuff.

Peter
THRD, Inc.


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