Warco Major CNC build log

[BillTodd]

You want a picture from a different angle?

Just a wider angle showing the whole of the axis would be good :)

[Robin Hewitt]

Just a wider angle showing the whole of the axis would be good :)

Here 'tis, and here's a link to the 1.7Mb original image http://www.robinhewitt.net/big.jpg

I left the Z screw detached from the honking plate, it bolts on from below sort of thing
Next I have to fix the ball screws, I didn't look after them and 10u backlash has become 75u, at least I think it's the screws. Have decided to spring the nuts and go for true zero backlash :naughty:

Assuming 1Nm on the screw is enough to move the table under all circumstances, that's 1256N force on the nuts, call it 280 lbf because I don't think in Newtons :heehee:

I have the design, appropriate Belleville washers have been purchased, waiting for the oil pipe fittings, blooming postal strikes, grumble moan complain.