due to the length of my rail i cannot get a leadscrew, for the time being i need to figure a way to clamp the gantry to the rail at my desired position manually. i have seen the Tnuts available on the website, was thinking maybe there would be a way to utilise that to clamp the gantry to the rail, or maybe someone here has a better alternative? thanks in advance Andy
Use a leadscrew anyway but add sprung dampers along the length and ploughs to the carriage to minimise whipping? Pneumatic/belleville washer brake? Use a screw to actuate another screw clamp brake with maximum torque (think a lever lock on a machine, operated by a leadscrew pulling it tight from the end)? Drive the belt/chain with worm drives so they can't back-drive (much)? Use closed loop feedback and active position holding? Tons of methods, I'm sure there are a bunch more too. Some of them could be combined, too.
A pair of Inside Hidden Corner Bracket to trap either a wheel or the plate. Could also easily be done with a pair of t-nuts and a pair of Cast Corner Bracket or L Bracket
