Greetings again!
Well I'm well on my way to figure out how my "X" axis (actually it isn't X, will attach to my Z tower. The Z tower is a 12" square aluminum truss with 2" diameter tubes, 2 meters tall. The X arm is a 9" triangular truss with I think 1.5" tubes. This will be belt driven.
Originally i was going with SBR20 linear rails for the Z, but after much reading about binding, I am going with a simpler tried and true design used in most 3D prints. Please see my diagram. I am using larger Delrin wheels and bearings. Transferring some of the load to the rear of the truss.
I designed this bracket.
Cost is a factor but what are your thoughts on going with aluminum or sheet steel? I will see about getting this plasma or waterjet cut. Then bent.
What do you think would be a good thickness? 1/8"?
I'm not an expert in Aluminum alloys 6061? 5052?
I'd like to be able to adjust the tension, but also be able to adjust the right angle of the X arm if I'm off.
i will have an aluminum base-plate which is made by the manufacturer of the Truss, so it keys in perfectly. That way, the arm can be easily broken down for transport.
Thanks for any advice.
I think I will also move the belt drive to the rear rather than originally where the two truss join.
Thanks!