Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Z axis conversion

Unfortunately, i found it long before I found this egroups site. If i ryun
across it again, I'd be happy to post it. I want to power the knee on my
"imitation" bridgeport and am wondering how to install the ball screw in the
knee once I get them.

Smoke
-----Original Message-----
From: Wally K <cnc4me@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
Date: Monday, November 27, 2000 1:52 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Z axis conversion

>Smokie, If you know were that site was that used the knee for the Z
>axis it would be very helpfull if you posted it. I think that it is
>worth exploring.
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>Wally K.
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>Smoke wrote:
>> I've been visiting a lot of CNC machine sites, looking for a good
>one. I
>> ran across one that always powers the knee and they claim many
>thousands of
>> hours of service with no problems. You might want to consider here
>that you
>> probably won't need an anti backlash nut due to the weight of the
>knee,
>> saddle, and work pushing down on it.
>>
>> Smoke
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>>Wally K. wrote;
>> >if i could come up with a good solution. And i still wonder if
>> >moving the knee is a good idea or not, in terms of wear. And or
>> >replacing the acme knee screw with a ball screw.
>> >
>> >
>> >Wally K.
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