Re: Rack and pinion

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Chris Brick <cbrick@t...>
wrote:

> On Tue, 2003-12-02 at 04:10, dex367 wrote:
> > I am starting a design of a system with a x axis using a rack and
> > pinion. What amount of back lash would I expect using this type

of

> > system?
>
> What type of machine are you building? What will you be cutting?
>
> Chris

I need 98 inches of travel to cut wood. I have seen other people use
the rack and pinion. I believe it would make traversing w/o cutting
faster than a screw. I am also worried about a screw wobbleing at
higher speeds.

Dex