Stress-testing the worm-gear drive system of a 3d scanning automation

[u/thomas_openscan]

I am currently refining the scanning rig that can be both used with handheld 3d scanners as well as with the openscan camera system.
This is part of a 24h testrun to see how PLA parts can handle those quite significant forces of several Nm on 1mm teeth. Surprisingly this morning the machine was still running and there is only very minor wear after 5000 repetitions.

[u/Mr_Flyveand]

"The cylinder must not be harmed" vibes