Linear Axis Drives
AssemblyThe three linear axes. Premium five-axis machines may use linear motors instead of ball screws for higher acceleration and smoother contouring, with glass scales closing the loop on real position. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Linear Axis Drives
7 top-level lines as of r64508| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Servo Motor 4 parts | servo-motor | 2× | 2 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Linear Motor | fax-linear-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Ball Screw | ball-screw | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Linear Guide Rail | linear-guide | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 5 | Linear Scale | fax-linear-scale | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 6 | Bellows Coupling | fax-coupling | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 7 | Lubrication Pump | fax-lube-pump | 1× | 1 | · | part |