OT machine ways was Re: Motor vs. Servo

Ahh Hugh,

A lurking etymologist. Your probably aware this list often uses terms
without regard to there existence, rather then limiting itself to
proper English... :-)

To throw in a few of my "favorites"?!? <G>

Ballendo

P.S. It's a "living" language, right?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "netcom" <smithh@i...> wrote:
> Smoke,
>
> Purists would also not use a non-existing word such
as "irregardless".
>
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Smoke" <smoke@t...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 12:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] machine ways was Re: Motor vs. Servo
>
>
> > And just to confuse the issue some more:
> >
> > "Ways" upon which part slide when used in a transfer machine are
usually
> > referred to as "rails".
> >
> > Sometimes "ways" made from round shafting use solid bushings
instead of
> ball
> > bearing units. Purists might say that the round "ways" are more
properly
> > called guide bars, irregardless of the type of bearings used.
> >
> > Yes, Ballendo, I do believe we are a'way's from where we
started. :)
> >
> > Smoke
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