Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] What size linear rail ?

I use 20 mm or 25 mm rails. I found several nice THK 25 mm rails on ebay.

I can also get you a price on Hiwin 20 mm rails and bearings.

I typically use 15 mm rails on my Z axis.

Bob Campbell
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Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 7:27 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] What size linear rail ?


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> Hi all,
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> I'm trying to finalize the layout for a router table.
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> Looks like it will be based on a 1/2 thick steel plate as the base
> and be roughly 30" x 40" square.
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> in looking at linear rails it seems they start around 15mm wide and
> go up in size (and price)
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> The main use will be to cut out shapes in 1/8 thick aluminum with a
> router.
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> The 15mm stuff, per McMaster Carr has a dynamic load rating of 1,872
> pounds. But the size just seems to be too small.
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> Anyone have any guidelines or recomendations on what size rail would
> be best ?
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