Ball screw load ratings
Posted by
Jeff Swayze
on 2001-03-07 10:58:21 UTC
I'm in the process of choosing a ball screw (or lead screw) for a CNC
retrofit of my mill/drill. Can anyone suggest a value for the maximum
axial load such a ball screw would see? I would think only 100 lbs.
or so, but I really have no idea.
If the value is low enough I can use a modified acme screw with an
anti-backlash nut (up to 125 or 250 lbs. depending on the style) and
will save much $$. Otherwise I'll have to go with a ball screw and
preloaded nut.
Thanks,
Jeff
PS - FWIW, I'm looking at the Kerk NDB series lead screws - they're
only 53% efficient but very inexpensive relative to ball screws.
retrofit of my mill/drill. Can anyone suggest a value for the maximum
axial load such a ball screw would see? I would think only 100 lbs.
or so, but I really have no idea.
If the value is low enough I can use a modified acme screw with an
anti-backlash nut (up to 125 or 250 lbs. depending on the style) and
will save much $$. Otherwise I'll have to go with a ball screw and
preloaded nut.
Thanks,
Jeff
PS - FWIW, I'm looking at the Kerk NDB series lead screws - they're
only 53% efficient but very inexpensive relative to ball screws.
Discussion Thread
Jeff Swayze
2001-03-07 10:58:21 UTC
Ball screw load ratings
Jon Elson
2001-03-07 11:16:03 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Ball screw load ratings
Jeff Swayze
2001-03-07 12:27:16 UTC
Best ball screw prices? (was: Ball screw load ratings)
Rapso Brenes Luis Arturo
2001-03-07 14:18:30 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Best ball screw prices? (was: Ball screw load ratings)