Originally Posted by
antsals
Does anyone know what the construction is like on an "industrial" CNC Plasma Cutter, Laser Cutter and / or Water Jet Cutter? I'm currently trying to workout the best way to drive may gantry on my plasma cutter bed, but thought a good place to start was the "industrial area"
I know there are a few options but looking at a few pics of the industrial stuff makes it a bit easier to understand and design.
My thoughts are ballscrews but I'm thinking that might be overkill a little. A lot of designs I have seen on the forum use rack and pinion, but I'm worried with that around accuracy......maybe just a leadscrew but I'm worried that will bind on acceleration?
Any thoughts would be good.
Cheers
Ant