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Forum: 40. Z-Slide Mon 20 June 2011, 23:25
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Posted By Gerald D
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...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sat 27 June 2009, 23:51
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Posted By Gerald D
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.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sat 27 June 2009, 03:15
Replies: 19
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Posted By Gerald D
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.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 26 June 2009, 21:20
Replies: 19
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Posted By Gerald D
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...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 26 June 2009, 13:24
Replies: 19
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Posted By Gerald D
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)
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 26 June 2009, 11:54
Replies: 19
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Posted By Gerald D
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)
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 26 June 2009, 11:51
Replies: 19
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Posted By Gerald D
Rene, what are you using as "targets" for the...

Rene, what are you using as "targets" for the proximity sensor?
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Thu 25 June 2009, 22:53
Replies: 19
Views: 28,381
Posted By Gerald D
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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