Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Ballscrew Slop Question.....Solved!

jh1221@... wrote:

A most interesting tale and something for all of us to remember, Thanks.

Dave

>
> better. I removed the .004 and put in a .006, reassembled and
> viola, .0005 each way for a total of .001 slop. Much better for CNC
> work. However, now there is a slight drag on the handle, and the
> bearing is a little noisy. I'm sure that the bearings aren't made
> for that much preload, and I'm probably shortening their life span.
> I'm also sure that proper thrust bearings are the only way to go, and
> I will probably invest in them,