On 31 July 2017 at 12:13, Tomaz T. <tomaz_...@hotmail.com> wrote: > For my future project (cnc router) I will have to use helical rack and pinion > system on two longer axis (2 and 3.5m). There are some designs where pinion > is forced against rack with spring tensioner
It ocurred to me a while ago that if using a double-helical rack and pinion then you can achieve zero backlash with an axial displacement of the pinion/gear relative to the rack. I don't know if anyone has ever done that. -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and lunatics." — George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution Newspaper, 1916 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
