Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted · Pulley Distances?

For the X-Y axes, does anyone have a general idea of what the distance should be for each pulley along the axis? How far away from the sidewalls of the frame, etc? I've checked the wiki, but it was not clear as to precisely how far in/out each pulley should be located along its axis. Thank you in advance.

 

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Pulley Distances?

    I suggest that good practice is to have the pulleys as close to the bearings a practicable - minimises bending moment on the shaft. You will need access to the grub screws which may be a limiting factor.

    The comment in the previous post is the overriding consideration.

     

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Pulley Distances?

    I don't think it matters too much just as long as they nor the belts dont foul anything.The pulleys are too close to the bearings to worry about bending moments.I just let the pulleys run loose over the rods while I moved the head around the table a few times, the pulleys just found their own position and I locked them at that.

    Paul

     

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Create an account or sign in to comment

    You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

    Create an account

    Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

    Register a new account

    Sign in

    Already have an account? Sign in here.

    Sign In Now
    • Our picks

      • UltiMaker Cura 5.9 stable released!
        Here comes Cura 5.9 and in this stable release we have lots of material and printer profiles for UltiMaker printers, including the newly released Sketch Sprint. Additionally, scarf seams have been introduced alongside even more print settings and improvements.  Check out the rest of this article to find out the details on all of that and more
          • Like
        • 5 replies
      • Introducing the UltiMaker Factor 4
        We are happy to announce the next evolution in the UltiMaker 3D printer lineup: the UltiMaker Factor 4 industrial-grade 3D printer, designed to take manufacturing to new levels of efficiency and reliability. Factor 4 is an end-to-end 3D printing solution for light industrial applications
          • Heart
          • Thanks
          • Like
        • 4 replies
    ×
    ×
    • Create New...