Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Ballscrew Slop Question

I have run into the same problem with the cost of the bearings in my search
for the bearings. They are sold in pairs. Actually, the price you were
quoted was better than ours: $287.00

Tom Eldredge, Trustee

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Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 10:29 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Ballscrew Slop Question


> Hello All, I just installed ballscrews on my Bridgeport mill, in
> preparation for a CNC conversion. They were purchased from Hi-Win
> Industries. After installation, I noticed that there is about .002-
> .003 slop in either direction on the X axis. (the Y seems OK) I have
> been told that my bearings that are in the left side end cap might be
> at fault. Could this be true? Since the original Bridgeport didn't
> need to have zero backlash, are they even thrust bearings at all? If
> I need them, does anyone know of a cheap source?, the ones I checked
> for the bridgeport(20mm id x 47mm od )are $270.00 for two!!! Or does
> anyone know of a different solution? Thanks in advance; John
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