Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Best ball screw prices? (was: Ball screw load ratings)

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From: Jon Elson <jmelson@...>

> > Does anyone have a source whose price is significantly (5%+) less
> > than Thomson's? All I found so far is Reid Tool, and they're a few
> > cents cheaper.
>
> Supposedly, HiWin has the best prices, or at least, very competitive.

I got quotes on Hiwin for ballscrews and linear rails. The rails were half
the price of Thomson. The ballscrews were cheaper than Thomson from Motion
Industries but still significantly higher than Thomson from McMaster-Carr.
For some reason, they are dirt cheap from McMaster-Carr if you stay with
5/8, 3/4 or 1 inch sizes.

Be forwarned that McMaster only stocks the 5/8 inch in 13/64 inch lead now.
You can get the .200 lead from MSC for about 25% more money - still a
bargain.

Doug