Opinions requested

[robtown]

I have a 2004 PRT... 4g upgrade.
shes still running strong but I believe I have a stepper ailing on my x axis.
Im looking at the resurrection setup.
so would I be better off spending 5000.00 +\- on hardened rails and a rezurection upgrade, or just looking for a used PRS?
I don't need speed, I need better resolution. I run it in my garage now and just do side projects like theatrical sets, furniture, and signs.

[EricSchimel]

A used PRS is going to run you 12k or more... And you'll likely need to put some work/money into it setting it up and repairing it. I'd say your best bet is upgrading your current machine if speed isn't much of a factor.

If you need better resolution get the belt boxes that can come with the rezurection setup...

[robtown]

A used PRS is going to run you 12k or more... And you'll likely need to put some work/money into it setting it up and repairing it. I'd say your best bet is upgrading your current machine if speed isn't much of a factor.

If you need better resolution get the belt boxes that can come with the rezurection setup...

Yeah, that's pretty much a given... though as I understand it, I'd lose a little of my Z clearance?
Thanks for the input.

[Gary Campbell]

None of the belt reduction options that are offered reduce the Z travel or clearance. This applies to both single and dual Z'z (A)

[robtown]

None of the belt reduction options that are offered reduce the Z travel or clearance. This applies to both single and dual Z'z (A)

Thanks Gary,
I'm most likely thinking of an earlier conversation about gear reduction belt drives.
Since I have you here... are the hardened rails a requirement in my situation, low volume, don't really need speed, just better resolution?
I'd be perfectly fine with cutting at exactly the same speeds I currently cut at...

[Gary Campbell]

I will usually tell most guys that my upgraded controls will allow that machine to cut as fast or as well as their frame will allow. In many cases, due to years of use, the rails then become the factor that limits both speed and quality of cut. That said, there are a good number of the "ol guys" that have used long files to straighten and tune those rails to near new condition.

I have installed a number of rail sets on aging PRT's. In virtually all of those cases the owners couldn't believe the difference in sound the hardened rails and new v rollers had compared to their old setup.