Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CV Joint for mill

Why not use an 'after-market' C-V joint for a front-wheel drive auto. Your
local Auto Parts Store should have them. I should think they'd be
*reasonably* easy to modify...

RayHex

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> From: vrsculptor <vrsculptor@...>
>
> I was considering using a constant velocity joint to allow me to
> alter the angle of the cutter on my mill for 5 axis positioning. It
> seems like this would be easier to do than using three gears. My
> mills head is part of the base and doesn't tilt. I thought this would
> be easy but I've tried a bunch of google searches on CV joints,
> Rzeppa and haven't had any luck. I found a lot of drive shafts for
> cars. McMaster only has low speed joints.
>
> I was hoping to find a Rzeppa joint for about a 3/4" to 1" shaft that
> would allow around 45 degrees of motion. I did find one link for back
> to back universals but it requires a sliding spline.
>
> Would this work? Any suggestions on a supplier?