Originally Posted by
disneytoy2
Greetings!
Before I order, I have this project I've needed to finish for a couple years. Lets call it the X axis Gantry. Its 2000mm long Aluminum I beam. The type you see at concerts or stage shows for lighting etc.
I am looking at this "Linear Guide Rail kit, 2PCS HGR20 1500mm Linear Rail with 4PCS Sliding Block + 1PCS SFU1605 1550mm Ball Screw with BF12/BK12 End Support"
Currently I have a Nema24 with a 15mm belt, but I find it "droopy" at that distance. Its the Whit PVC type belt.
So I am looking at this kit and it comes with or without a 1605 1550mm Ball screw.So I'm thinking this could make my life easier.
What pros or cons would you say going with the Ball Screw vs. the 15mm belt drive?
I can save some money staying with the belt, but I don't feel I can get great tension on it.
I'm Guess the Ball screw drive is slower, but This is really intended for a large scale clay printer. So I don't imagine great travel speeds. Any advice would be appreciated. I really just need to complete this project:-)
Thanks
Max