The Shaft That Sagged in the Middle We used a 20 mm diameter hardened linear shaft for a 1 m long axis. A plastic carriage slid on the shaft. The shaft was supported at both ends (bare shaft, no intermediate supports). On the bench, it slid fine. On the machine, the carriage moved smoothly at …

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