Quote Originally Posted by ba99297 View Post

Question 1
The above conversion worth the effort ?
Maybe you could put some figures in the stiffness calculator and find out, http://www.mycncuk.com/forums/linear...html#post15791



Question 2
Also I would like to say that I choose to put the Y axis ballscrew at the front of the gantry in order to have the ballscrew as close as possible to Z axis and at the same time having the ballscrew exposed to the off cuts of the spindle.
Is that correct ?
My machine has the ball screw at the back and so far I have noticed no problems.
Some people put a plate over the front with a slot for the ball nut bracket, you could fit these to the slot, Toolstation > Ironmongery > Draught Excluders > Heavy Duty Brush Strip
or keep it like it is and use two of these to keep swarf out Machine Bellows - Arc Euro Trade

Question 3
Do you think I will need a second side plate at both edges?
I would hope it is strong enough as you have it now with one plate but again maybe you could try putting it into the stiffness calculator.