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=Introduction=

A boxed way is a type of linear slide. A linear slide is made of two things that can move freely in a line but not in any other way (ex. cannot bend or rotate or move along any other line).

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The adhesive used between the ways and the base is #459-0087 - DP-190 Gray Scotch Weld.  An adhesive is also used to bond the low friction bearing material to the saddle and that is #SBNS1763FC5OZ - Waylock 2-part adhesive.

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=Design=

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=Tools=

Reduced Shank Endmill 

=Materials=

Stepper Motor - NEMA 23 from [http://www.linengineering.com/LinE/contents/stepmotors/5818.aspx Lin Engineering] - 5818L-04S

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Leadscrew - Rolled or Ground Acme Screw OR Ballscrew, Stainless Steel, Machined Straight Ends - 

Leadscrew Nut - Anti-Backlash, Axial mounting - 

Leadscrew Nut Mount - 

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Thrust Bearing x2 - 

Thrust Bearing Mount x2 -

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Shaft Coupling - Helical Beam, Clamp, Aluminum from [http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-shaft-couplings/=jshb9m Mcmaster-Carr] -  6208K541 (~40 / unit) ?

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Screw x4 (for mounting stepper motor) - Stainless Steel 18-8, Socket Head Cap, M5x0.8

Screw xX (for mounting retainers) - Stainless Steel 18-8, Socket Head Cap, M5x0.8

Screw xX (for compressing gib) - Stainless Steel 18-8, Socket Head Cap, M5x0.8

Nut xX (for holding gib screw) - Stainless Steel 18-8, M5x0.8

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Lubrication Fitting

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Cast iron 2" x 6" x 12"

=Build=

Cold Rolled Iron 2" x 4" (50.8mm x 101.6mm): XXX Length