Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] (unknown)

In a message dated 2/17/2002 1:53:04 PM Pacific Standard Time,
whollid1@... writes:

> What I do
> not understand is the functional difference between a gear head
> machine, versus a belt driven machine.

Gear heads are smoother in operation on lathe or mills. We don't often think
about it but any belt (except specials) are joined at some spot and they
create vibration when running. Some people on our lists have replaces
regular V belts with a joint by using "Link Belts" These don't have any one
joint, but each link acts as a joint and the users claim smoother running and
cutting. Plus on some machines such as many of our older hobby lathes to
change a V belt you must remove the spindle and it is a chore to get it out
and replaced correctly, with the link belts you can just thread it through
the openings and link it together.

John Meacham
3-1/2 gauge, LBSC Virginia
Plus many in process or in thoughts


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