Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: xylotex controller anyone using it?

George,

This is the exact brand I have experience with. On the X and Y the mounts
are held to the mill only by the single tiny cap screw that currently holds
the small round disk that currently takes the thrust. On the Z axis the
motor is held by 2 set screws in the square plate that connect to a small
vertical plate which goes on the cap screw which is near the top of the Z
axis slide. You have to add 3 zero backlash couplers to this setup which
Accumotion offers for $20 each making your total for the conversion $125.00.
I can assure you that it is not as solid as the Sherline which uses 2 large
cap screws to mount each motor mount and it lacks the double ball bearings
for thrust on all 3 axis. You are giving up a lot to save $35.

Tim
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----- Original Message -----
> I see the mounts that appear to be made from extruded
> rectangular tubing. My criteria for the conversion is:
>
> 1. Need to keep the handwheels and want the dials to remain useable.
> The steppers I have are dual shaft, I need to keep the drive at 1:1.
> 2. Keep the modification to the mill as low as possible.
>
> So, I am opting for direct drive. My options are:
>
> 1. Build it myself.
> 2. Buy Sherline
> 3. Buy from http://www.acumotion.com/mount_hardware_xyz.htm
>
> The sherline is the most expensive, but everyone that has them
> seems to think that it is worth the price. I know that I will need
> to do something about my Z axis anyway ... it is way too sloppy.
>
> George