Something like this would reduce backlash to "zero" (without gearbox):
https://www.damencnc.com/products/mechanical-components/rack-pinion/r-p-drive-antibacklash-diy-includes-gears15t/_404_w_74_554_GB_1 >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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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