Boxed Way

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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Design

Materials

Stepper Motor - NEMA 23 from Lin Engineering - 5618L-52S (~40 / unit)

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

Leadscrew Nut - Anti-Backlash, Axial mounting -

Leadscrew Nut Mount -

Thrust Bearing x2 -

Thrust Bearing Mount x2 -

Shaft Coupling - Helical Beam, Clamp, Aluminum from Mcmaster-Carr - 6208K541 (~40 / unit) ?

Build

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