Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Looking for items

good idea Les, I think I am going to do that on my table.
Jim

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From: "Les Newell" <lesnewell@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Looking for items


> Do you really need a T-slot table? In the 3 years I used a CNC engraver,
> I used the T slots a couple of times. What was far more useful was a
> matrix of tapped holes. I used the machine to mark out the holes to make
> sure they were in known positions. These holes were great for precisely
> aligning fixtures, holding down sacrificial surfaces etc.
>
> Les
>
> >Looking for a couple of items for an engraver I'm building. If you have
it
> >in your junk box or know where I can find it for a reasonable price,
email
> >me. Figured I'd ask here while I look on ebay
> >
> >1) Aluminum T-Slot table material about 24" X 24" can't seem to find
anyone
> >who sells this stuff. Does not need to be too heavy duty for engraving,
so I
> >don't want a cast iron table off an old 40 ton mill. Anyone know of a
> >manufacturer of this?
> >
> >2) Stepper or servo driven slide with THK type rails about 2" - 4" travel
no
> >backlash. Even if you got one without the motor, I'm interested.
> >
> >3) Two lead screws with anti backlash plastic nuts or ballscrews. at
least
> >20" of travel, I can turn them if they are longer.
> >
> >Thanks, Bill
> >
> >
>
>
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