And, yes, the table has a pneumatic counterbalance, and I probably should adjust the pressure upward a bit to compensate for the extra weight of the RT.
Specs are here: http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Bridgeport-Series-II-Interact-2-CNC-Mill/specs.jpg <http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Bridgeport-Series-II-Interact-2-CNC-Mill/specs.jpg>It says "Max weight 990 lbs, centrally loaded". So, it is not clear if 250 lbs on the left side is acceptable or not. i On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 8:09 AM, andy pugh <[email protected]> wrote: > On 31 January 2011 13:31, Igor Chudov <[email protected]> wrote: > > Stuart, it is hard enough to take off, and I wanted to keep it on > > permanently. Do you think that this is "too much" for the milling table? > > Is there any sort of counterbalance? > > You could add a pneumatic helper strut (connected through a relieving > regulator it will be a constant-force device). > > However, the first place to look is probably the machine spec, it > might well list a max table load. Bear in mind that that load will be > for 3-shifts 24/7 use. > > -- > atp > "Torque wrenches are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise > men" > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better price-free! Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
