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  1. 12-13-2011, 02:00 PM #1
    nateman_doo
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    Talking My X2 counter balance system & 40" Z column!

    the head is about 61 lbs, and the counter weight is 57 lbs. Should make life really easy for the ballscrew. :cheers:

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DetBpmVRQIk]New Z column test - YouTube[/ame]
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  2. 12-13-2011, 04:13 PM #2
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    Here is a pic of the bracing. 1" thick aluminum with lots of 3/8" bolts. The gap after the 3 bolts is where the joint is.
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  3. 12-14-2011, 07:26 AM #3
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    Seems to work ok under power.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6UU-WrhIlQ&feature=plcp&context=C29b67UDOEgsToPDskLNIf 7YvG70gBOWnkciSu0n]Z axis power - YouTube[/ame]
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  4. 12-16-2011, 06:19 PM #4
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    This is 61 lbs slinging along at 130 ipm.
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5tRTN9R8Es&list=UUqJgO1mRLdoS_ToPPfibt2Q& index=1&feature=plcp]Completed Z axis - YouTube[/ame]

    Made a much better motor mount.
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