RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: I need some feedback on using wire rope for driving my x & y axis

A friend built a machine that big using chain. On X, he used it a bit like a
rack and pinion set up with it looped over sprockets at each end of the
gantry. Said sprockets being on a common shaft.. On Y he used a loop.
Works well, and may be cheaper than belts at that scale. You still need to
gear down the drive though.
PK


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[mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Arnie Minear
Sent: Tuesday, 11 December 2007 6:10 AM
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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: I need some feedback on using wire rope for
driving my x & y axis

Mark,

Thanks for the amazing amount of info. I guess I would probably be
barking up the wrong tree using wire drive for a 4' x 5' router bed?

Arnie



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