PRT standard shopbot needs advise

[David Iannone]

Mike,
Thanks for the info. As I understand it, the alpha shouldn't lose steps just jogging I guess. In the past with my PRT Standard, but not very often, I have lost steps jogging. It is so rare that I don't worry about trying to figure out why. The last time it happened was probably 8 months ago. I jog my PRT at 3.5 IPS. Possibly I shouldn't jog that fast with PRT? Just something that I always worry about on long runs.

[richards]

David,
I've never checked the accuracy of my Alpha's jogs, but, since the parts were accurately cut, and jogs were used to position the cutter, indirect evidence would show that the jogs were accurate, even at 30-ips.

If I had a PRT, I would consider buying either the G4 or Dirk's AGek. Either upgrade would greatly enhance both your machine's performance and your cut quality.

[David Iannone]

Thanks Mike, wow 30-ips. I can't imagine that fast movement. I think I am going to upgrade to G4 though. If I can reliably double my speed I have now I will be good.