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40. Z-Slide
Mon 20 June 2011, 23:25
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Also realise that the z-axis is a different...
Also realise that the z-axis is a different animal to the x- and y- axes. The z cannot lift off a rail and the really important end of the z-axis (the bottom) is impossible to "home" because the top...
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40. Z-Slide
Sat 27 June 2009, 23:51
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There is no difference in performance. The long...
There is no difference in performance. The long ones are offered to reach deeper into machinery, and are maybe regarded as more universally useful.
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Sat 27 June 2009, 03:15
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Short switches are very common - I am actually...
Short switches are very common - I am actually surprised to see that the typical MechMate'r buys the long switches.
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40. Z-Slide
Fri 26 June 2009, 21:20
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A 6" duct would lie more to the back of the...
A 6" duct would lie more to the back of the y-car, if you really wanted such a huge sucker. It will stlll miss the switch.
For those using z proximity switches, have you EVER found the right...
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40. Z-Slide
Fri 26 June 2009, 13:24
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I would use target holes for the Z (like we use...
I would use target holes for the Z (like we use holes for X & Y) because we don't have the chance of the Z jumping off the rails. I would use lumps instead of holes. (Holes could weaken the slide)
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40. Z-Slide
Fri 26 June 2009, 11:54
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Does the switch perhaps not get too close to the...
Does the switch perhaps not get too close to the gas spring? Would it be better if the switch was on the z-motor side? (Deeper down in the y-car to miss the motor mount)
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40. Z-Slide
Fri 26 June 2009, 11:51
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Rene, what are you using as "targets" for the...
Rene, what are you using as "targets" for the proximity sensor?
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40. Z-Slide
Thu 25 June 2009, 22:53
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Mounting hole for proximity switch - mod to spider?
Anybody see any problems if the lasered spider plate is modified to take a proximity switch like this:
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