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jason.fisher
Would an L-shaped piece be preferable over a tube? You could line it up so the rod is partially inside of the L? Maybe like a one-piece steel bed framing piece?
I'm exploring angle stock, goal is to shorten the lead screw, the stepper motors are nested inside it, and above the printing substrate.
I don't want the motors inside the heated enclosure, using angle stock places the motors inside, I have a workaround.
A design/manufacturing challenge is to ensure that the platens are parallel, and columns are square to platens.
Must find a way to use a pen laser, mirrors, and magnets to make truing up the bot easier :D
I would like to find a method to replace traditional tool and die, and mold maker precision instruments,
and replace them with a pen laser. (tu)