CNC Router V1.0 (For Cutting Multiple Materials)

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OK, I'll get onto that tomorrow! I assume 2 linear rails with the ballscrew in-between them sitting in a slot to reduce the overall depth? I'm using THK HSR15 carriages for the other axis, I assume these will be OK for the Z too?

Yes more than enough regards forces etc but has pointed out by neale 20mm can work better regards spacing etc. Personally I use 20mm on all axis for simplicity and hardly any difference in price.

The drop brackets on the rear are 5mm steel at the moment. I can increase this and also add some kind of right angle bracket perhaps.

Yes you need more bracing to stop deflection. 5mm steel isn't really upto to it without being braced.