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Please view our development log [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=XYZ here.] The basic design follows.
Please view our development log [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=XYZ here.] The specifications development is [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=XYZ_Table here]
 
The basic design follows.  


Using ball screws and linear bearings appears to be the easiest method. Present research indicates that profile guide rails are twice as cheap for the accuracy required, so this will be redesigned.
Using ball screws and linear bearings appears to be the easiest method. Present research indicates that profile guide rails are twice as cheap for the accuracy required, so this will be redesigned.

Revision as of 01:58, 28 January 2008

XYZ Table design

Please view our development log here. The specifications development is here

The basic design follows.

Using ball screws and linear bearings appears to be the easiest method. Present research indicates that profile guide rails are twice as cheap for the accuracy required, so this will be redesigned.

XYZ Design rationale2.jpg

Compare to gear drive and linear rails, which appears to be more complicated in terms of drive components:

http://www.torchmate.com/industrial/index.htm