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

See exploded part diagram on page 4 of File:Hardenedboxwayslides.pdf

Materials

Stepper Motor - NEMA 23 from Lin Engineering - 5618L-52S (~50 / unit) ?

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

Leadscrew Nut - Anti-Backlash, Axial mounting -

Thrust Bearing x2 -

Shaft Coupling - Helical Beam, Clamp, Aluminum from Ruland - FCR16-4-4-A (~50 / unit) ?

Build

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