info on guide rails needed

[ikhan42]

Hi everyone,

I am looking to purchasing some parts from cncrouterparts for a diy cnc machine but have run into a hickup here in australia.

I am looking at buying the Linear Carriage with ABEC 7 Bearings so I can do the spring loaded pinion for the cnc.

The problem I have just come across is the guide rails for this setup, I cant seem to find any such monster in australia and to ship from fine line automation it will cost me $450 just in shipping. Is there anyone on this forum from australia who has successfully found rails for this setup?

Thanks
ikhan42

[ger21]

Are you talking about the aluminum extrusions, or the cold rolled steel rails?

[ikhan42]

yes im referring to 1/4" cold rolled (1018) steel . This looks like its not a trach is it just a piece of steel that the rollers run on?

Are you talking about the aluminum extrusions, or the cold rolled steel rails?

[ger21]

Yes, it's just a piece of steel. You should be able to find it locally, although it may be 6mm thick instead of 1/4".

[ikhan42]

Ger21,

Thanks for that is this a good way to go or should I get a proper rail and rollers like the dual vww tracks and the dual vee guide wheels.

ikhan42

Yes, it's just a piece of steel. You should be able to find it locally, although it may be 6mm thick instead of 1/4".