Thread: Need advice on gantry design
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19-11-2017 #5
Here is the calculator I wrote some time ago if you want to compare sections
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/2214-...ess-calculator
Of the designs you have drawn they all have the ballscrew next to the YZ axis which is compromising the gantry stiffness.
A popular design here is the L shaped gantry with ballscrew tucked behind. Away from pc so will post example later or someone might post it.
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