Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] welding linear shafts

In a message dated 29-Nov-00 18:02:23 Central Standard Time,
jmelson@... writes:

>
> Yup, you're right, this would be a horrible problem to solve. The real
> linear bearing
> shafts are centerless ground, and are extremely straight and consistently
> round
> and to correct diameter. I can't imagine how you would keep them in that
> shape
> after a welding process. Right around the weld regions, they'd be
> distorted, and
> trying to straighten them would put all sorts of little bumps and ripples
> around
> the welds. Why don't YOU drill the holes? You could use solid carbide
> drills,
> or maybe even do a little heat treating right at the location of the hole
> to anneal
> the rod.
>
> Jon
>
>
>

100% CORRECT!


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