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Z-slide for cnc router, plasma, laser, flame
IMService 4" travel, Z-slide is ideal for Z axis on CNC machines. Can accept a Nema 23 stepper motor. imsrv.com
Slide has 10 pitch acme screw. The acetal antibacklash nut and dual thrust bearings minimize leadscrew end-play and backlash. Assembly includes NEMA 23 motor mount and 1/4 dia shaft, flex coupling. Slide has 16, 8-32 tapped mounting holes. The frame is pre-drilled and tapped for use with V-wheel, Y axis installations. 4 mounting holes are tapped, and 3 are counter bored for 1/4-20 cap screws. Assembly weighs 4.5 lbs. This Axis will cut up to 75 inches per minute, dry. With light lubrication, it can be used at speeds up to 150 inches per minute.
Overall thickness of axis, across slide is 1 7/8. Backplate is 3.5 x 9 inch. Over all length is 11 inches, excluding motor.
This Z-slide will mount your spindle very close to the carry axis, for improved ridgidity.