RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: aluminum Vee rails ?

> > 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.
> >
> There are two rational solutions: Mill off the top rail and replace it

with steel or

> use a hard surface.
>
> Replacing the top rail with steel after it starts to show wear with the

polished,

> hardened steel rails is pretty realistic, but co$tly and labor intensive.

More logical would be simply buying the plain rail in the first place, and
adding the v-rails to it (that's the history behind the Makerslide).

Tony