Precise ways are critical to accurate CNC construction. Crankorgan has employed a number of innovative techniques to develop simple ways. I've come up with a brainstorm that others are invited to consider: A friend of mine manages a motor rewind shop. Armature bearing alignment is critical to proper motor operation and life. To simplify alignment some manufacturers now case the bearings in epoxy. The armature is set into proper alignment with the motor case and bearings are mounted over armature ends. The space between the bearings and case is filled with epoxy which ensures proper alignment. In one respect, this is an update of the old babbit bearing process. Imagine using the same process to build linear bearings on circular, drill rod ways. Two rods are carefully set up to be reasonably parallel. Then two way supports are set next to each other at some point on the rod length. The way supports would have holes drilled oversize. The space between ways and rods are filled with epoxy. The two ways are then pulled to each end of the rods to create a precise parallel structure. Once the ways are parallel, the carriage can be created with a similar process. I haven't tried it. But it sounds promising.
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Alternative CNC Ways
2005-06-23 by bob_ledoux
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