Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] X-Y Table, Rotary Table for CNC INFO

Sure you can, Larry, just bear in mind, that the little table still won't take
the kind of stress and strain that the big table will.

Bill

On Tue Jan 14 17:59:59 2003 Larry Braden wrote:

>Hello Gang,
>
>Seems to me that a small CNC X-Y and rotary table setup could be plopped
>down right on the table of a mill rather than doing a conversion on the
>mill itself. While the attention given to leadscrew issues and
>electronics is important, right now I'm greatly interested in whether it
>would be economical to build precision tables for CNC and would
>appreciate hearing of any websites or publications that deal with design
>and construction issues with tables, bearings, guides, etc.used in CNC
>setups.
>
>I have looked at the linear motion catalogs of the major vendors, and
>have a clue as to the design issues involved. I'm more interested in
>info that could be used with adequate tools and skills in the home or
>small business shop. A $23,000 HAAS rotary table is a bit out of my
>league. :)
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Larry Braden
>Catonsville, MD

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