Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Cnc router help

Hi Wilfrid;

You might consider using Hiwin linear rails instead of Thomson shafting. I
got a quote from the Hiwin rep for rails and light preload carriages to
build a 60"X120"X 24" router for about $2,200.00 US.

Doug

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> I just in the way to buy my own cnc router.
> For now I have all pillow block sb16
> step moto 34
> motor driver
> controler board
> I wish 3x4x8' axis.
> I'm in process to order ballscrew precision and rod Thomson.
> the question I have is to have suggest about the right length
>
> For now I thought order
> Length diameter lead Accuracy
>
> 36" .75" diam .200 0.003 / 12" unmachined
> 66" .75" diam .200 0.003 / 12" unmachined
> 96" .75" diam .200 0.003 / 12" unmachined
>
> All 1" diam thomson case 60 rod etc...
>
> 8' of pre-drilled rod and 8' of aluminum extrusion pre-drilled
> Two times
> All 1" diam thomson case 60 rod etc...
>
>
> 66" of pre-drilled rod and 66"of aluminum extrusion pre-drilled (hole
> fit together)
> One times
> All 1" diam thomson case 60 rod etc...
>
>
> 66" linear rod not predrilled
> Two times
> All 1" diam thomson case 60 rod etc...