Originally Posted by
Bird_E
Has anyone tried to use Linear Rails for the Z-axis of an RF-45 clone machine and eliminate the Dovetail?
I would think this would make a much smoother Z-axis? Has anyone tried it or have any thoughts about this? I did see one post where someone is mounting the rails on the sides of the column in a seudo Slide/Dovetail combination.
Thanks!
Bob
Bob, the IH System use a slide configuration if Gibs are correctly adjusted and lubricated there is little difference in resistance versus a ball bearing slide system. Several people have done this type of conversion with RF45 mills. I suggest you post the question in that forum and search through CNC zone posts for the topic.
Ken
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