Z Linear Axis
AssemblyVertical axis carrying the tool, with a brake to hold position when stopped. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Z Linear Axis parts and their functions
7 top-level parts · 133 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball Screw | 1× | Precision threaded shaft and recirculating-ball nut that convert rotary motion into linear motion with low friction and minimal backlash. |
| 2 | Screw Support Bearing 2 parts | 2× | Bearing block constraining one end of the ball screw axially. |
| 3 | Linear Guide | 2× | Profiled rail and recirculating-ball carriages constraining the axis to one direction. |
| 4 | AC Servo Motor 6 parts | 1× | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor driving a gantry axis. |
| 5 | Servo Encoder 3 parts | 1× | Rotary encoder reporting axis position back to the drive. |
| 6 | Servo Drive 4 parts | 1× | Per-axis amplifier closing the current and velocity loops. |
| 7 | Axis Holding Brake | 1× | Gravity holding brake |
3D model
No 3D model yet. Have a CAD file of this? Add a 3D model. STL renders right on this page; STEP, FreeCAD, and OpenSCAD sources are welcome too (openly licensed, like all 3D models on BOMwiki).
Build & assembly graph
expand / collapse · shared sub-assemblies converge · links to related products · est. labour
product / assembly
shared across products
atomic part
related product
Tap an assembly to expand/collapse · tap a part to open it · use “Open page” for any node · drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
Bill of materials for Z Linear Axis
7 top-level lines · 29 rows shown · 133 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball Screw | ball-screw | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Screw Support Bearing 2 parts | cartesian-gantry-robot-screw-support | 2× | 2 | 3 | assembly |
| 2.1 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 4 | · | part |
| 2.2 | Support Block | cartesian-gantry-robot-support-block | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Linear Guide | cartesian-gantry-robot-linear-guide | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | AC Servo Motor 6 parts | cartesian-gantry-robot-servo-motor | 1× | 1 | 34 | assembly |
| 4.1 | Stator Assembly 3 parts | stator-assembly | 1× | 1 | 3 | assembly |
| 4.1.1 | Stator Core (laminations) | stator-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.1.2 | Copper Winding | copper-winding | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.1.3 | Slot Insulation | stator-insulation | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2 | Rotor Assembly 4 parts | rotor-assembly | 1× | 1 | 19 | assembly |
| 4.2.1 | Rotor Shaft | rotor-shaft | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2.2 | Rotor Core | rotor-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2.3 | Neodymium Magnet | neodymium-magnet | 16× | 16 | · | part |
| 4.2.4 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.3 | Copper Winding | copper-winding | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.4 | Neodymium Magnet | neodymium-magnet | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 4.5 | Motor Housing | motor-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.6 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Servo Encoder 3 parts | cartesian-gantry-robot-encoder | 1× | 1 | 4 | assembly |
| 5.1 | Hall Sensor | hall-sensor | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5.2 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5.3 | Code Disc | cartesian-gantry-robot-encoder-disc | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Servo Drive 4 parts | cartesian-gantry-robot-servo-drive | 1× | 1 | 85 | assembly |
| 6.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6.2 | IGBT Power Module | igbt-module | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6.3 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 80× | 80 | · | part |
| 6.4 | Connector | connector | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 7 | Axis Holding Brake | cartesian-gantry-robot-z-brake | 1× | 1 | · | part |
Something wrong in this list? Report a problem with this BOM.
Where the z linear axis is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
|
Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |