Re: Linear bearing types?

> Don;
>
> Danplot will read a HPGL plot file, and output the steps to a controller
> that takes step and direction inputs from the parallel port. Also you
> can make the Z axis trip a relay or transister instead of driving a
> motor. Talk to Dan Mauch at Camtronics and here.

'Z' axis trip, eh??....Do you feel this will help me or hinder the
situation somewhat to what can be accomplished from the pen up/down
method? I am assuming this is what you are referring to with the "trip"
method.

>
> What will you bu using the laser for? Is it for cutting wood? If so, how
> much power
> does that have to be and how much would a laser like that cost.

Yes, I will be cutting 3/8" and thinner balsa wood and some small
engraving with it. The power that I am looking at is around 40
watts(CO2) and I have a price of approx. $4500.00 for a brand new one
from Synrad out on the west coast here in Washington state. I will be
also watching for used specials to pop up every now and then as well. I
have inquired about some specials like this but did not have the proper
setup I was looking for. Either they were missing laser parts or it was
way too overpowered and I would have to setup an elaborate water cooling
system as well. At least with Synrad's 40 watt and lower, they do
guarantee them for air cooling which I do prefer.