How do you call the Z-axis mechanism in a Cartesian 3D Printer?
3D Printing Asked by DieDauphin on February 11, 2021
How do you call the mechanism that allows linear motion along the Z-axis in a Cartesian 3D Printer?
I know what the individual parts are; it is a lead screw, a smooth rod … but how do you call the mechanism that allows this linear motion?
Mechanism is defined as: an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine
So I guess, it has to have a name, doesn’t? .. but I am unable to find it
One Answer
Linear actuator would be the proper name for the mechanism driving the movement along a single axis. There are 2 linear actuators driving the X-axis platform (for a Prusa i3 Cartesian printer, or the build platform for a raising bed Cartesian printer like a CoreXY, H-bot, etc.), the collection of parts could be named the Z-axis assembly.
Answered by 0scar on February 11, 2021
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