I want an encoder for my quill.
No way to attach a scale.
I want to use a rotary magnetic linear scale.
Anyone done a round magnetic linear scale for a milling machine quill.
Thanks
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I want an encoder for my quill.
No way to attach a scale.
I want to use a rotary magnetic linear scale.
Anyone done a round magnetic linear scale for a milling machine quill.
Thanks
Theoretically a rotary encoder could be attached to the pinion shaft, but I don't think it would be very accurate, and in addition there is a lot of backlash in the system.
Maybe this would give you some ideas for a linear quill scale.
This is my quill magnetic scale. This is a Renishaw LM10, 1 micron read head.
https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attac...d=466314&stc=1
The machine is a BP clone, but a Tree is not that different.
https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attac...d=466316&stc=1
I built a new quill stop that incorporated the mount for a mag read head.
https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attac...d=466318&stc=1