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lock gantry to rail

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Andymc, Mar 20, 2018.

  1. Andymc

    Andymc New
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    due to the length of my rail i cannot get a leadscrew, for the time being i need to figure a way to clamp the gantry to the rail at my desired position manually.


    i have seen the Tnuts available on the website, was thinking maybe there would be a way to utilise that to clamp the gantry to the rail, or maybe someone here has a better alternative?



    thanks in advance
    Andy
     
  2. Rob Taylor

    Rob Taylor Master
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    Use a leadscrew anyway but add sprung dampers along the length and ploughs to the carriage to minimise whipping?

    Pneumatic/belleville washer brake?

    Use a screw to actuate another screw clamp brake with maximum torque (think a lever lock on a machine, operated by a leadscrew pulling it tight from the end)?

    Drive the belt/chain with worm drives so they can't back-drive (much)?

    Use closed loop feedback and active position holding?

    Tons of methods, I'm sure there are a bunch more too. Some of them could be combined, too.
     
  3. Rick 2.0

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