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General discussion for lead screws, rack and pinion, synchronous drive components, belt and pulley drive mechanisms.

  1. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Axis Directions

    Started by ptjw7uk, 06-09-2009
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    John S
    08-09-2009 Go to last post

  1. Poll Poll: Belt drive vs direct coupling pro's and cons, Poll

    Started by Desertboy, 3 Weeks Ago
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    Boyan Silyavski
    2 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  2. will this 4th axis work

    Started by johngoodrich, 14-08-2017
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    Robin Hewitt
    3 Weeks Ago Go to last post

  3. Why is Y axis "squaring" necessary only with twin motors?

    Started by MartinS, 08-08-2017
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    • Replies: 10
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    Neale
    09-08-2017 Go to last post

  4. Chinese Harmonic 4th axis

    Started by Leadhead, 09-06-2017
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    • Replies: 10
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    Chaz
    12-06-2017 Go to last post

  5. Misumy linear rails

    Started by Boyan Silyavski, 03-01-2017
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    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,257
    Boyan Silyavski
    11-05-2017 Go to last post

  6. Workshop made Acetal / DELRIN Rack & Pinion

    Started by davo453, 17-04-2017
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    Boyan Silyavski
    26-04-2017 Go to last post

  7. Do you grease HiWin rail Sliders?

    Started by AndrewMawson, 08-01-2017
    • Replies: 2
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    Jonathan
    09-01-2017 Go to last post

  8. hiwin rail hole placement question

    Started by deisel, 02-04-2016
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,723
    deisel
    02-04-2016 Go to last post

  9. Anyone have a UK source for open ended 10mm T5 Polyurethane belt

    Started by cweeks, 27-02-2010
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    • Replies: 18
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    Clive S
    19-03-2016 Go to last post

  10. Gas Strut placement

    Started by Noplace, 16-11-2015
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    Noplace
    17-11-2015 Go to last post

  11. Putting Bearing on Drill

    Started by Tenson, 26-10-2015
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    Lee Roberts
    29-10-2015 Go to last post

  12. Backlash , Any suggestions ?

    Started by philgiggins, 08-10-2015
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    1 2
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    JAZZCNC
    13-10-2015 Go to last post

  13. Chain drive

    Started by eurikain, 14-07-2015
    • Replies: 7
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    njhussey
    15-07-2015 Go to last post

  14. cnc machine stiffness calculator

    Started by routercnc, 23-08-2010
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    masinecc
    03-05-2015 Go to last post

  15. Question BALLS!...The race type

    Started by Nthkentman, 02-03-2015
    • Replies: 7
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    Nthkentman
    07-03-2015 Go to last post

  16. TPI in metric? And a few other leadscrew confusions for newbie

    Started by glynster, 14-02-2015
    • Replies: 8
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    Neale
    15-02-2015 Go to last post

  17. axis movement jamming

    Started by Skydeals, 15-12-2014
    • Replies: 3
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    EddyCurrent
    18-12-2014 Go to last post

  18. Sturdy Rotary Axis for CNC table

    Started by Boyan Silyavski, 30-08-2014
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    Boyan Silyavski
    31-08-2014 Go to last post

  19. Sioboni Gearboxes from zapp, any one have one?

    Started by charlieuk, 28-06-2014
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    charlieuk
    28-06-2014 Go to last post

  20. Nitrile O-ring belt drive - suggested stretch percentage..?

    Started by Wal, 09-05-2014
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    • Replies: 23
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    Wal
    13-05-2014 Go to last post
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