Latest project on hold for parts (AWP ) so I thought I’d post some pics of my C-Beam experiment.
C-Beam with Relatively inexpensive stainless steel MGN12 linear rails and 1204 ball screws.
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MGN12 Rails
Pros: They fit, are relatively inexpensive, and available in stainless steel.
Cons: Tiny 3mm mounting screws, smaller blocks and rails are hard to align so the screw hole spacing needs to be absolutely accurate and the surface need to be flat and level. The screw...
C-Beams, Ball Screws, and MGN Rails
C-Beam with Relatively inexpensive stainless steel MGN12 linear rails and 1204 ball screws.
View attachment 20088
MGN12 Rails
Pros: They fit, are relatively inexpensive, and available in stainless steel.
Cons: Tiny 3mm mounting screws, smaller blocks and rails are hard to align so the screw hole spacing needs to be absolutely accurate and the surface need to be flat and level. The screw...
C-Beams, Ball Screws, and MGN Rails