Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RF45s and clones: DON'T.

Kim,

Which ball screws did you use? Part number, company? Any pics of your
installation?

Thanks
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim Lux" <lux@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 5:27 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RF45s and clones: DON'T.


> We've got it counterweighted with about 200 pounds of steel. I actually
> think that makes it worse. The short gib and the long overhang is just
> a very poor design.
>
> The Z axis gib length on our turret mill is 14 inches and the knee screw
> pushes straight up under the center of the knee, perfectly in line with
> the spindle if you want it to be. Furthermore, the column on a turret
> mill is much, much stronger than the column on an RF45/clone.
>
> Kim
>
>