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).
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.
Design
Tools
Reduced Shank Endmill
Materials
Stepper Motor - NEMA 23 from Lin Engineering - 5818L-04S
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) ?
All fasteners are stainless steel 18-8, M3x0.5
Screw x4 (for mounting stepper motor)
Screw xX (for mounting retainers)
Screw xX (for compressing gib)
Nut xX (for holding gib screw)
Lubrication Fitting
Cast grey iron 2" x 4" x 12" for Base (from SpeedyMetals)
Cast grey iron 2" x 4" x 4" for Saddle (from SpeedyMetals)