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

Nook, 5TPI, 5/8, 0.001/foot.

Pics: yes, tons. I don't have time to post them and I don't have time
to write up explanations/plans to go with it. CNC conversions are
complicated. Someone really needs to write a book on the subject, but
it won't be me.

Kim

On Tue, 2003-10-21 at 10:06, Thomas Powell wrote:
> 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@...>
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> 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
> >
> >
>
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