Re: Ideas for matching drives on a YY axis design?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jim Brown <jagco1998@y...> wrote:

>
> Just curious............
> Why cant you just space out the linear bearings on the z/y axis' so

it will have less of a chance of binding when traversing in the x
axis, and drive it from the center with the ballscrew/leadscrew?

> I realize that this will be a big feat to perform, being the width

of the gantry. But It can be done, cant it?

>
> Regards,
> Jim

Jim: The machine is designed to have a convertable table so I can
use it for both router and plasma cutting. I am designing a quick
change head for the Z axis to take either tool. You need an open
table for plasma cutting. Nothing but a water tank under the cutting
area. I also wanted the additional power of twin screws since the
gantry weights over 100lbs. Moving that much mass at 120IPM takes
some power.