Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] extending linear rail by butting two pieces together

> Has any one had any luck butting two pieces of flat linear rail
> together to make a longer piece.
> I need to extend my z axis and have a couple of short pieces that
> would work perfectly.
>
> Thanks
> Derek
>
>

Derek,

There is usually a small bevel on the ends of the THK linear rails and a THK
rep told me that you need to machine off that bevel before you do it. Not
sure about other brands.

Bill