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  1. 07-15-2008, 10:44 PM #1
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    Extend width of TM1/TM2 by 1ft

    Mike,
    Can you guys at Torchmate extend the width of the TM1/TM2 to 7', instead of the 6' specified in the catalog? I need cutting capacity of 7'x20' for a simple, personal project.
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  2. 07-17-2008, 07:10 PM #2
    Mike@Torchmate
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    Yes you can, I'd order the 5' wide gantry and just purchase an additional 2' section of gear rack. Extend the dimensions for the gantry/driveshaft and you have a 7' wide gantry.
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  3. 07-17-2008, 08:05 PM #3
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    Thanks Mike, that is awesome!

    And just out of curiosity, what would be the max width a TM1 could grow to?
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  4. 07-17-2008, 09:07 PM #4
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    I probably wouldn't go over 7' wide, the fact is that it's still a single drive with driveshaft for the X axis, which doesn't work well when you add in all the extra weight, and the driveshaft hanging in the air across a large span.

    With a 6' + gantry I'd be upgrading the motors to 264 oz in steppers if they aren't already.
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