I have Converted my Eagle25 to 3 axis, I don't like the Z axis driving the Quill with a belt and gears.
Can anyone share a Ballscrew driven quill ? I would be very grateful,
I'm sure I have seen one example but I can't find it!
Many thanks
George
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I have Converted my Eagle25 to 3 axis, I don't like the Z axis driving the Quill with a belt and gears.
Can anyone share a Ballscrew driven quill ? I would be very grateful,
I'm sure I have seen one example but I can't find it!
Many thanks
George
This is one of the best I've seen ..
Enco Drill Mill
Thanks gd.
I mailed Jeff but no response. His conversion was 2001 era so he may not be around any more,
Kelly Regan also posted a great design but again I tried to contact him with no luck at all.
Chers
George
The best way is make 3 or 4 split clamps identical which clamp onto the 115mm dia column. Design a plate to bolt onto it with either dovetail or ballrails, buy a use bf20 lathe milling head attachment.
It can all be milled on the mill itself and you'll have a column that is more rigid and can be swivelled 90 degrees to the side enabling the spindle to be used as a horizontal.
Win win situation.