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  1. #1
    Georgie Guest

    Z axis ball scre RF25 etc

    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

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
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    Re: Z axis ball scre RF25 etc

    This is one of the best I've seen ..

    Enco Drill Mill

  3. #3
    Georgie Guest

    Re: Z axis ball scre RF25 etc

    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

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
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    Re: Z axis ball scre RF25 etc

    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.

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