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General CNC Chat => Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) => Topic started by: michaelthomas on January 24, 2011, 11:46:02 PM

Title: Rack and Pinion Reduction Drives
Post by: michaelthomas on January 24, 2011, 11:46:02 PM

I made some rack and pinion reduction drives for my new project.

6061 aluminum with 120/19 Gates GT2 3mm belts and pulleys.  Final ratio is 6.32, and after the 20 tooth rack gear I'll have about .50 IPT.

It's a Nema 23 setup. :)

Title: Re: Rack and Pinion Reduction Drives
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on January 25, 2011, 02:25:38 AM

Very nice work Michael.
How are you getting the tension on the drive belt ?

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Rack and Pinion Reduction Drives
Post by: michaelthomas on January 25, 2011, 09:40:10 AM

Thanks

Well.....the first design had an idler that also put more wrap on the small pulley.  It turned out to be unnecessary and just added a lot of drag.  The belt maintains 7 teeth engaged without the idler, and is adjusted by slotted mounting of the stepper.

Title: Re: Rack and Pinion Reduction Drives
Post by: Sam on January 25, 2011, 02:01:13 PM

Nice craftsmanship!