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  2. General discussion for all types of linear rail/guideway, linear actuators and their bearing blocks.

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  1. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Axis Directions

    Started by ptjw7uk, 06-09-2009
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  1. cnc machine stiffness calculator

    Started by routercnc, 23-08-2010
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  2. Z-axis design - help sizing materials please!

    Started by Jonathan, 20-08-2010
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  3. Straightness of steel/alumunium box section

    Started by Jonathan, 23-08-2010
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  4. 4th axis as a "poor man's lathe"

    Started by A_Camera, 17-05-2021
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  5. dual drive x-axis?

    Started by fasteddy, 07-06-2009
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  6. will this 4th axis work

    Started by johngoodrich, 14-08-2017
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  7. Mounting motor under table?

    Started by Rogue, 01-09-2011
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  8. Greasing Hiwin 15mm

    Started by Desertboy, 06-01-2018
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  9. Poll Poll: Belt drive vs direct coupling pro's and cons, Poll

    Started by Desertboy, 28-08-2017
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  10. Chinese Harmonic 4th axis

    Started by Leadhead, 09-06-2017
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  11. New build - Screw specification???

    Started by HiltonSteve, 15-05-2009
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    build, screw, specification
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  12. Stepper shaft size and pulley bore size problem

    Started by psiron, 14-06-2010
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  13. "Racks" VS "ball screw"

    Started by C.AlveSilva, 16-03-2012
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  14. Hiwin rails / blocks

    Started by BriceO, 11-06-2018
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  15. Linear Motion , CHEAP!!

    Started by c cunningham, 25-01-2011
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  16. angular contact bearings - back to back, further apart

    Started by dsc, 04-01-2014
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