Ball Screw Universal CNC Axis

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Basics

  • A Variation of the Universal CNC Axis that uses Ball Screws instead of Belts for Linear Motion
  • It is thus more rigid, allowing for longer axis, and possibly more precision
  • May need better controls for brakeing etc

Used For

Industry Standards

Existing Open Source Designs

Basic Design

End Pieces

  • Either Plastic or Metal
  • Same as the original but with the middle belt slot replaced with one for a Ball Screw

Ball Screw

Shafts

  • Either 1 inch or 2 inch

BOM

See Also

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