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Cartierusm · #1 03-16-2009, 10:26 PM

Just want to know if I can permanently remove the clutch assembly for the down feed and the down feed gears to make it easier to design a Z axis for CNC.

I mean I want to know if I pull those assemblies out for good if it will mess up other gears and such. I take it if I can remove them I'll have to make an aluminum plate to block those areas off to keep oil in and dust out?

TIA

HimyKabibble · #2 03-17-2009, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Cartierusm

Just want to know if I can permanently remove the clutch assembly for the down feed and the down feed gears to make it easier to design a Z axis for CNC.

I mean I want to know if I pull those assemblies out for good if it will mess up other gears and such. I take it if I can remove them I'll have to make an aluminum plate to block those areas off to keep oil in and dust out?

TIA

If you're not using the downfeed, those gears do nothing of value. It's not terribly difficult to remove them all.

Regards,
Ray L.

Cartierusm · #3 03-17-2009, 03:20 AM

Thanks.

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