Integral V™ Technology 80/20

[aargelio]

http://www.pacific-bearing.com/IntegralVTechnology.aspx

Integral V™ Technology (IVT) is available in several variations; including bolt-on, integrated, modular bolt-on, snap-in and compact guides. Bolt-on uses parallel linear V-Guides to adapt to any mounting surface for assured accuracy and precision. Integrated IVT uses T-slot structural aluminum framing integrated with V-races. Modular bolt-on is perfect for moving door/panel applications by easily installing into existing framing. Snap-in is installed by “snapping” into Bosch®, 80/20®, Item®, and Parker® structural framing without using any mounting components. Compact Guides provide a cost-effective alternative to competing profile rail technology while still ensuring stable, smooth and accurate linear guidance. Custom configurations are also available to meet our customers’ specific needs.

[mike]

Just came across this from another source.
Anybody work with this yet and have any idea of how the cost compares with other options?

[bdring]

I got one of the extensions quoted a while back. The price is not too bad, but would add about $50-$60 to the total of my design. I think my solution is already too expensive.

Dear Bart:

This product is roughly $17.45 per foot for the standard cut, IVTAAER-000. We cut to length with no additional charge. If the items are in stock, it is a 2-day turn around; however, if the items are not in stock, the lead time can range from 7 to 10 business days.

If you have any additional questions, we do have an IVT specialist on site available for technical questions.

Please feel free to call 800-962-8979 for any other questions.

Thank you and have a great day.
Eva Marcial-Johnson
Sales Specialist
Direct: 815-389-5652
eva.marcial@pbclinear.com

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[benwyne]

I've been thinking about this a lot too. The linear system is key to our machine, however I also have the feeling that we could do it cheaper.

Does anyone think we could come up with an approach where bearings could be used directly on the TSlot? I guess that wear would be a concern what with the steel bearing running against the aluminum?

I liked Bart's idea of using 2 bearings separated by a washer to run along the V-Rail. (As I've estimated that VGroove Bearings alone cost: $89.55 from VXB http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/V ... gs/Kit8353

Thoughts?

-B

[bdring]

One more thing. I did not get the bearings quoted, but my experience is, these integral solution like Bishop Wisecarver tend to be 3-4 times higher than the VXB bearings. So I decide to see if the VXB bearing would work on these extrusions. They do appear to be usable.
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[aargelio]

i'm thinking of using compact v rail.

IVTAAW Compact Guide - MR

* Hardened steel raceways – high contact loads and wear resistance
* Low friction rolling elements – capable of high loads, acceleration, and velocity
* Carriages with t-slots – ease of mounting
* Three carriage styles

[bdring]

You should get some quotes on the carriages. I am curious to find out what they cost.

[Tweakie]

Are these V groove bearings any good ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/V-Groove-CNC-Rout ... 3cadeaa0e7

Tweakie.