Step by step method for upgrading a lathe cross slide to linear ball rails. I want to turn my electronically controlled lathe into a cam grinding machine which requires the best possible accuracy. When you are chasing tenths slide friction is the enemy of precision so the ball slides are primarily to reduce sliding friction to gain accurate positioning.
This video was originally made to pass on ideas to a friend who is planning similar work. Hence the video is a bit rough around the edges, nevertheless I thought that it might be of interest to others. I will try to remember to video progress as it is made.
Here is a link to a playlist with videos of my previous modifications to this lathe, mainly a conversion to electronic control.
• Lathe modifications
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#lathe #cnc #backlash #linearrails #ballscrew #grinder #camgrinder #camshaft #crossslide #electroniccontrol #bearings #leadscrew
8 сен 2024