Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 5th axis/3rd z

Carl the air cylinder with a sensitive presure valve is ok,
but forget the spring because as you compress it, you build up load.
Another alternative could be a simple conterweight
Good Luck
Sven Peter

carlcnc@... wrote:

> Ballendo
> The z axis are rather heavy and will "backdrive" or fall when I cut
> power to the stepper,
> My current machine has a Perske motor @55#,10mm pitch screw
> Other option is add a small air cylinder or spring to counter balance
> the weight
>
> thanks
> Carl
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