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

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Arnie Minear" <aminear@...>
wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>
> I am working on a cnc router I am building from scratch and was
> looking for feedback on using aircraft style wire rope to drive my
> axis. Anyone doing this or know of any machines using this?
>
> I am not sure if there are any pitfalls to consider in the design.
> Like stretch or thermal growth, or other things I haven't even
> imagined.
>
> Any feedback would be appreciated.
>
> Arnie

I have seen pictures of a guy who built a large (4x8) plotter in his
garage with wires.

one question is about moving the axis.

do you plan on using a threaded rod as the drive pulley mounted on the
moving axis ?

or did you plan on using some other drive method ?

Dave