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Forum: 40. Z-Slide

Thu 06 October 2011, 10:47

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purpose of z axis gas spring

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Posted By riesvantwisk

Luc, the normal position of the gas-spring...

Luc,

the normal position of the gas-spring would be extended so it pushes against gravity.
So it counter balances the wight of your spindle and your Z axis so your Z stepper doesn't have to work...

Forum: 40. Z-Slide

Mon 03 October 2011, 07:23

Replies: 8

purpose of z axis gas spring

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Posted By riesvantwisk

Bob, the side effect of having such a gas...

Bob,

the side effect of having such a gas spring is that your hight will be set more accurately and your Z axis will move more smooth.

The reason for this is that a stepper motor uses micro...

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