Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Z Axis Conversion

Mike Phillips wrote:

>I'd sure appreciate any pointers to retrofitting a Ballscrew to the Z
>axis on my Bridgeport head. I found a couple in CNCZone, but that's
>about it.
>
>

Here are some pictures and description on how I did it.
http://jelinux.pico-systems.com/zaxis.html

It turned out to be a bit of a kluge due to the difficulty of accurately
measuring
something as round and lumpy as the Bridgeport head. It leaves the head
mounting bolts alone, so you don't mess up the alignment when you tilt or
tram the head.

Jon