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27-06-2015 #1
Compromise.
Or just make a water table so you don't have to worry about dust :-)
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If you do go for ballscrews, then you are going to have to ensure they're well protected, whereas R&P doesn't have to be. Yes you'll get backlash using R&P, but you need to remember that Plasma is not that accurate a method, so even 0.5mm of play isn't going to have much effect on most items.
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Personally, I'd be designing the table so it sits above the side rails, that way the only thing in the way during loading would be the gantry. You then only have to handle dust from above, instead of spray back/dust coming up the way as well. You will still get some dust coming up the way, but hopefully a lot less.
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27-06-2015 #2
Thanks,
If i had the cash i would buy that 1250 table tomorrow! It is exactly where i want to be, has the full cut speed range I want, pity the pictures are not clearer ;)
I see that have R&P drive but use V-Rails all round, Can't seem to find that stuff?
I like the below-table idea too for the transport, places more stress on the gantry support but obviously works.
The motors are not much above what i have - they use 4Nm and I have 3.1Nm, both hybrid so thats a good sign.
Now, can i build that table with Linear rail or does anyone know where I can source the V-rails????
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27-06-2015 #3
Google has the answer - http://www.linearonline.co.uk/acatal..._Bearings.html
(although it did take a few attempts to find it!)Avoiding the rubbish customer service from AluminiumWarehouse since July '13.
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27-06-2015 #4
Oh, and their youtube videos give a little bit more detail if you pause at the correct moment ;)
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27-06-2015 #5
Thats the stuff, thanks
Now i have even more options;)
Trouble is, what way to proceed???
Vee rails with R&P drive
Linear rails with R&P
Linear rails with ballscrews
Flat plate & skates with R&P
Other...
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27-06-2015 #6Gavin,
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27-06-2015 #7
Vee rails with R&P drive - seems to be pretty common, reasonably easy to build, precision depends on rail mounting, backlash in rack, adjustment of rollers
Linear rails with R&P - very accurate transport, precision depends on backlash again
Linear rails with ballscrews - highest precision, highest cost, hardest build
Flat plate & skates with R&P - a very common method, precision depends on quality of plate used and how its mounted, easy to replace, lowest cost, needs to be kept clean from grit etc
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27-06-2015 #8Gavin,
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