Get with the Program: CNC systems, metrology equipment and other types of machinery often require a linear motion component. This may be because of a need to move a cutting tool back and forth, position measuring probes, convey material or clear debris from the work area.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2012-03-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/software-simplifies-linear-drive-selection/
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