Home made Telescoping ways open design
Hey guys.
I have been wanting to make some better way covers since my first build, but never really devoted much time or effort into it.
I had seen a few threads here at the zone that dealt with it a bit, but I think we can venture even further into this.
I have an immediate use for the most simple type. This will be for the Z axis on my Torus initially and maybe later help design some for my other machine that can be adapted by many.
I have personally wore out a few bellows covers and even some flat way covers and at this point, at least on my 80/20 mill, it would save money and maintenance for me to do this. Granted my little mill won't be working as hard now as it has in the past. Still a worthwhile investment I think, especially if we can open design some simple effective ones.
Anyone's thoughts or ideas and pictures will be welcome here.
The bottom side of the bellows cover on the Z axis for my Torus failed. It separated from the mounting bracket.
I think I may be able to repair or get a replacement from Novakon for this short term, but would like to see what we can come up with.
I have some excess thin gage stainless here that is screaming for a project.
This will be easy to bend of course, so nothing more than a small bench brake will be used.
I found this website that has a lot of useful ideas and drawings.
Telescopic Steel Covers | Hennig Inc.
TSC Types | Hennig Inc.
http://www.hennig-inc.com/fileadmin/...TSA_E_1306.pdf
Love to hear what you guys think.