Quote Originally Posted by cstmwrks View Post
Hi H500, Is the motor direct drive to the lead screw or is there a gear reduction?
I am using a 5 turn / inch ball screw and a 1.6x gear reduction for the z axis. I'm using a gas cylinder, but it is not needed for my speed setting of 100ipm. It's main purpose is to prevent the head from sliding down when power is removed.