Quote Originally Posted by Tanky_Turk View Post
Hi all, what is better to use on a small desktop CNC, cutting size about 200mmx150mm, lead screws or belt drive?
Ballscrews win every time over Leadscrew or Belts. Lead screw is ok but only if you have good quality anti-backlash nuts, even then it won't match ballscrews for accuracy or efficiency.
Belt drive is ok on efficiency but by the time you have applied a ratio which you'll need too and bought the pulleys, belts etc it doesn't work out any cheaper for a small machine than Ballscrews from China.