Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: aluminum Vee rails ?

On 5/20/2012 8:30 AM, turbulatordude wrote:

> my concern is the roller contact points on the aluminum holding up
> over time. a small router may not have too much pressure, but over
> thousands or tens of thousands of cycles, will the aluminum retain
> it's shape and distance between centers ?
>
> Dave

Maybe you should consider the life of the machine you want to use it on.
If it's a prototype, this is probably fine. If the machine sees constant
use, the rails are consumable items and can be replaced or upgraded.
If you anticipate constant use, use better rails.

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