Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC Lathe Conversion

vrsculptor wrote:

>How well do CNC lathe conversions work that power the long axis
>using the gear rack instead of the lead screw? Any experience?
>
>

I've never heard of anyone doing this, as the rack always has a lot of
backlash and cyclical variations due to the gear tooth profiles.

Jon