Re: Help converting Z axis of vertical mill

Hi Kiran,

I don't know if this applies to your application. Jeff Davis mounted
the Z axis servo motor and ballscrew inside the column to drive the
spindle.

http://www.homecnc.info/servomount.htm

How much backlash is on the main Z column ? How about driving the
entire Z unit?


Wayne

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "kiran_list_groups" <gaurig@p...> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been lurking on this group for a while now reading up all I
> could on converting machines to CNC.
>
> I have taken the plunge and decided on EMC to convert my vertical
> mill. I have purchased ball screws (HIWIN) and fitted them to the X
> and Y slides.
>
> I cannot make up my mind on how I should tackle the Z axis of my
> mill. I have put together a web page to outline the problem
>
> http://www.geocities.com/kiran_list_groups/index.html?1037541612725
>
> I will be really glad of any help you guys can give me.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kiran