Axis Feed Drives
AssemblyThe X, Y, and Z feed system using large ground ball screws on box ways, driven by servo motors with direct scale feedback. Heavier than a VMC drive train because horizontal machines take deeper, more aggressive cuts. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Axis Feed Drives
7 top-level lines as of r84079| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Servo Motor 4 parts | servo-motor | 3× | 3 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Ball Screw | ball-screw | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 3 | Box-Way Slide | hmc-box-slide | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 4 | Bellows Coupling | hmc-coupling | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 5 | Linear Scale | hmc-linear-scale | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 6 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 7 | Lubrication System | hmc-lube-system | 1× | 1 | · | part |