Re: Z Axis Conversion

Jon,

I have had your site bookmarked for years. It's definitely the kind of
design I like.

Mike

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elson <elson@...> wrote:
>
> 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
>