Linear rails

[paul60]

I am curious, has any one fitted linear rails to a shopbot? would love some feedback
thanks paul

[drodda]

Been doing research on this very issue for upgrading my bot. It can be done for around 2 to 3 thousand. Getting everything aligned properly seems to be the issue with this though. There is some talk in old posts about this.

[joecmay]

we have 11 machines based on shopbot all with linear rails and have not had too many issues with getting proper alignment. Basicly set up one side then run back and forth to get the other side aligned. this goes for all 3 axis. we do a 12 x 5 machine for about $2500.

[dingwall]

It's obvious that there wouldn't have been 10 others if the first one didn't live up to expectations. However what have the advantages been Joe?

[davidp]

Joe,

Can you provide some more details such as what rails, what bearings etc. I have been trying to get information on the possibilities of doing this myself but have been reticent to spend several thousand dollars on something that may not work.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

David

[drodda]

Joe,

I would also love some more information on your setup. I have been looking at this for some time and really don't want to reinvent the wheel if someone is already rolling with a setup. The specs for the linear rails can get quite confusing at times.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[jhicks]

Hey Joe, nice web site. You might want to update your profile to include www. as your profile link doesn't get one to your nice web site.
Happy holidays

[joecmay]

here is the info for the company we deal with for the rails and bearings
contact

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[joecmay]

well that didn't work
david stoddart
sales engineer
Intek products
3020a unionville rd.
cranberry twp. pa. 16066

724-776-5655
dstoddart@intekproducts.com (mailto:dstoddart@intekproducts.com)
http://www.intekproducts.com

[Brady Watson]

Joe,
Thanks for the link. Which model actuator do you use?

-B

[joecmay]

brady
not quite sure what you are talking about when you say actuator.

Joe May

[Brady Watson]

What model intek linear rail/bearing do you use? An actutor would have a screw or belt in it. Does yours?

-B

[joecmay]

We are using hiwin hgw20c bearing block with 15 mm high rail. our drive sys is rack and pinion on x&y ball screw on z see pics.
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[bill_l]

Joe,

Could you post larger pictures?

Bill

[joecmay]

hope this works
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