RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] roller chain instead of screws or rack?

It depends on the type of chain and sprockets and the accuracy required. In
a large application, say using 4 X 8 sheets of plywood or Plexiglas, and
with a 1/16 or 1/32 accuracy, it would work fine.

Ethan


-----Original Message-----
From: JanRwl@... [SMTP:JanRwl@...]
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 2:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] roller chain instead of screws or rack?

In a message dated 26-Jul-01 11:21:59 Central Daylight Time, ace@...
writes:

> The chain sounds like a novel idea, but wouldn't it have backlash between
> the chain and sprocket?
>

Yes, and much-too-much for any kind of sensible CNC use!


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