Post by jimustanguitar on Jun 8, 2015 13:42:50 GMT -5
Hey, all.
I'm getting ready to order my linear rail for the LittleRP project. It's 200mm long 15mm rail with recirculating ball carriages. The original BOM says to use HiWin rail, but I'm not terribly concerned with sticking to that brand or supplier.
Post by bvandiepenbos on Jun 8, 2015 20:50:07 GMT -5
I have bought HiWin rails for my laser engravers here www.automation4less.com/store/linearind2.asp Automation4Less they are in NC good people to deal with, reasonable prices, quick shipping, many things in stock.
igus is nice stuff to, but may not be a drop in replacement for what is specified for Little RP. igus tends to be pricey.
haha, same place I use. I priced out the wider version, that is why is cost more.
I do think you can go wrong ordering from these people. Their web site does not look so great, but their service is excellence. Call them up if you want, super nice and helpful. Tell him what your looking to do, he might have some "special" stuff in the back room... not listed on web site.
I have been thinking of building a delta printer with this rail www.automation4less.com/lm76sg.htm Looks like a slick and compact system, bet it moves silky smooth.