My Z axis on my router is powered with a .2 pitch ball screw and a servo is running it. I have the ratio of 2:1 and with the 3-1/4 HP Porter Cable router I just have enough mechanical advantage to hold the weight when the power is off of the servo motor.
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Jeff Davis (HomeCNC)
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Last edited by HomeCNC; 12-31-2003 at 11:55 AM.
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