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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: kolias on November 18, 2010, 06:15:49 PM

Title: Minimum Z Axis Length?
Post by: kolias on November 18, 2010, 06:15:49 PM

For my new CNC router machine I plan to purchase a Nook 6 feet long Acme 1/2"-10 5 start rod and then I will cut it to make my 3 axes.

Since I would like to maximize the length of the X and Y axes, is there a minimum or recommended length for the Z axis according to your experience?

Title: Re: Minimum Z Axis Length?
Post by: budman68 on November 18, 2010, 06:24:56 PM

Hi Nicolas,

I think it really comes down to what you want to make and how large it will be.

Keep in mind, you may want to add a 4th axis which will require some height, depending on the diameter of stock you'll want to use.

Food for thought to make you scratch your head a little more  ;)
Dave

Title: Re: Minimum Z Axis Length?
Post by: Hood on November 18, 2010, 07:04:11 PM

The bigger the better as the actress said to the Bishop.
Hood

Title: Re: Minimum Z Axis Length?
Post by: kolias on November 18, 2010, 07:52:54 PM

Both good answers and thank you,

I guess its time for me to start scratching my head once more...........

Title: Re: Minimum Z Axis Length?
Post by: budman68 on November 18, 2010, 08:08:47 PM

Quote from: Hood on November 18, 2010, 07:04:11 PM

The bigger the better as the actress said to the Bishop.
Hood

lol! You're all class, my friend-  ;)

Dave