4 axis hot wire cutter

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I’m thinking of taking what I learned from building the MPCNC and the low rider to build a 4 axis hot wire cutter. There are plenty of versions out there I could follow too.

However I don’t have multiple threaded rod for the z axis. Is it a terrible idea to use belts for the Z?

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This guy uses belts.
CNC foam cutter.

I’m guessing that the loads are so light, that belts will be fine.

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Nice find. Thanks. Yeah, loads would be light. Worth giving it a try anyway.