Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Z axis Thanks

mjf462001 wrote:

> I thank you and Keith for your help.
> Like yourself I don't want to cough up 1200$
> for a prebuilt unit.
>
> In the interest of simplicity I may
> look at trying to drive the quill by placing a pully on the
> quill hand feed lever. Though I would still want to be able
> to use the machine manualy as well.

This drives the quill through a rack and pinion with a LOT
of backlash on most machines.

> My machine is actually an Enco brand.

Meaning about .030 - .050" backlash! I can't imagine how you
can do any milling with the quill bobbing up and down .030" or
more!

Jon