Re: RE:rE:re:Re: not stiff enough! (machine design considerations)

Bob,

Good point!

Also to keep the "overhangs" as small as possible. Keep the distance
form the tool tip plane to the axis bearings plane as close to each
other as possible (reduces moment loads).

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

>One thing that cnc router builders should keep in mind when building
>a gantry system is to keep the distance between the X axis bearings
>as far apart as possible. Going from 12 inches to 18 inches can
>make a great deal of difference.
>Bob Campbell