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Wow, lots of input..thanks a ton! As of now. I've settled on the 10 x 2 trapezoidal lead screw for the Z axis from Roton:...
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Keith - in regards to the X/Y axes, where the layer height is not of concern, what would the implications of using a torqspline screw be? When I...
+ Keith Davis - 300mm/sec! Wow, that's smoking. Are the prints usable at that speed, how is the resolution? Not knowing the in's and out's, I'm...
Keith, can you help me understand where the number of starts on the screw would come into the equation?
Wish I could find some 12mm 10 start 25mm lead acme screws!
So, who's math is correct? This is the same issue I've found while researching screw vs belt, lots of people using different math to prove there...
Nothing yet, I'm not sure it even makes sense.
Been doing some reading on screw vs belt and there are a lot of different opinions, some heated discussions too. I don't really care how the...
Thanks Keith, I was hoping someone would have some input on the Z axis. I agree, the dual Z motors is a pain in the hind end, always out of level....
This has come about because I really want the new C-beam pate maker but I can't justify spending the funds and I really don't have the room for...
Josh B published a new build: My version a Cartesian style 3d printer, an attempt to eliminate frame vibration and movement and to use up...
Thanks David, I appreciate your help.
FYI, keep in mind that the "length" input field refers to tool stick out! I was inputting the actual tool length :duh:. Duh, no wonder I was only...
Just to be clear: Say I have a single plate to mill which will require plunging, pocketing, slotting and profiling. If I use SketchUcam to produce...
David, I regards to setting up the gcode for aluminum, do you guys use the same parameters (F & S, DOC and WOC ) for the entire string? Or are you...
Did you ever come up with anything on this scissor lift idea? Josh.
dddman, I've been messing around with this calculator and, your right, the yellow boxes are goofy. Feel like I'm playing Wac-a-mole while trying...
I haven't cut any aluminum yet, just got my bits ordered. I will probably use 0.076 as a starting point. I think you have to check the...
I'm limited to a max RPM of 12,000, that puts me at around 681 mm/min with a .125" carbide bit with a 45 degree helix and ZrN...
