This rack is compatible with our Rack and Pinion system. The rack is CNC drilled and counterbored to accept 5/16-18×5/8” Socket Head Cap Screws. The teeth of the racks are CNC milled. Perfect for a new kit or a conversion for an existing machine. We offer 4 lengths of gear racks: 29in (perfect for a […]
Our Rack and Pinion system is a cost-effective way to get the accuracy and performance you need in your CNC application. The system uses a tensioned spring to pull the pinion gear up into the rack teeth. With our system: The pivot interface has 3 bearings instead of a bushing. These bearings plus a lockdown […]
Now available with Black Anodized finishing! These bearing blocks are used to support 1/2” diameter ACME leadscrews. The assembly includes a 1/2“x1 1/8“x5/16” Shielded Ball Bearing (not shown). These blocks are designed to bolt directly to 15 Series extrusion from 8020 using 5/16″ or 8mm bolts. For 1/2” diameter screws only. Downloads CAD PDF CAD Files
This motor mount is designed to accept any NEMA 34 motor. The mount is designed to work with the bearing blocks offered on this site. The aluminum construction offers a rigid mounting point for your motors that is aligned with the leadscrew shaft of the axis. The mount attaches directly to the end of 1530 […]
This carriage rides directly on the rail products that we offer. 2 carriages can be bolted together with 1530 Series extrusion from 8020 to form a complete motion axis. You will need 2 carriages per axis for full constraint. The carriages are designed to allow adjustment of the preload on the rail via a pair […]
This plate is designed to help you create a functional Z-Axis. It has mounting holes a router mount which are compatible with our router mounts and any mount that uses the old style K2CNC mounting pattern. The plate also attaches to our leadnuts and linear carriages without any alignment issues, leading to a turn key solution. […]
When I set out and started Fine Line Automation in November 2008, I had wanted to do 2 things: Build cool stuff and make an impact in the world. During the summer of 2008, I had engineered a CNC machine to do some of the robotics projects I had floating around in my head. Back […]
Talk to David for 5 minutes and you figure out pretty quickly he has a passion for woodworking. It’s clear he’s been doing it a long time. David will even tell you that: Woodworking has been part of my life from my teen years. From small projects helping my Dad to shop in high school […]
We have continued to make updates to the rack and pinion system to make it even easier to use. The price will remain the same. Changes made include: We replaced the shoulder bolt on the pivot point with a turned steel shaft. The shaft has a hex end instead of a traditional bolt head. This […]