PPT Slide
The Modified MiniMill™
Is the original machine design. It uses linear motors for motive power and air bearings for the linear guides.
The Standard MiniMill™
This machine is the same as the modified machine , but the motive power is provided by ball screws. Ball Rails are the linear guides.
The transition from the traditional technology in The Standard MiniMill™ to the technology in The Modified MiniMill™ can be done incrementally!!!
I.E. it is very easy to have a machine that is:
Powered by Ball Screws
Guided by Air Bearings
or
Powered by Linear Motor
Guided by Ball Rails