Linear sides would be the best, but thay cost the most.
Hi all,
I'm new here, and have been reading like crazy especially balsaman's 2nd router thread. I have come up with the following (for lack of better terms) Linear Motion Methods Drawings. I am curious as to what all of you believe is the best method to support the gantry and use as motion along the support rails.
I haven't drawn all the methods I've seen because I think these are the main ones and any others are off shoots. If anyone can think of a different method that isn't a variation let me know.
Thanks,
CNC Brute
aka Matt
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Linear sides would be the best, but thay cost the most.
Yeah, if you can affors it something like thk's would be your best bet, followed by the round linear bearings and shafts in the bottom left of your drawing.
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I like the two bottom options best. Next is the angle iron/v-blocks, the angleiron/camfollower would work with another bearing to take care of the other face of the angle. I personally don't like the 80/20 - plastic bearing/slide option, but I haven't tried it so don't know how it would be. IMHO too much friction, especially when side forces are present.
Eric
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