Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re:Re: Accuracy of ( was Linear SlideComponents

batwings@... wrote:

> At 11:25 PM 4/21/02 -0000, you wrote:
> >Tim, if you look a bit closer at the saddle and table you will see
> >plates bolted to the moving element that cover the bottom of the
> >way. These are generally called keeper plates.
>
> Not on Bridgeports. The slides are retained by the overhang of the V-ways.
> Adjusting the gib for hor play also tightens the vertical play.
>
> On mills with square ways they do have the plates descibed in the quote.
> Lathes often have them also.

There are certain models of Bridgeport made specifically for CNC use
that have rectangular box ways. All Series II mills also have box ways.
(Series II is the scaled-up version of the standard knee mill.)

Jon