Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] oversized bearing balls for ball nuts

In a message dated 03/16/2001 6:15:33 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
jj@... writes:

> ! They said I should
> be able to find them over the counter for much less but I haven't had any
> luck yet. The installed balls are .141 so I'm guessing I'll need .146 or
> .147
> to get the backlash down. Any ideas where I might find these?
>
> Thanks!
> Joel
>
>
>
>

Joel,

You have lash in a axial direction. The balls will be growing in a radial
direction. It is not a one to one relationship. You may have to play with the
ball sizes, I doubt the .146 or .147 will work. The other option is to set up
two nuts in a preloaded arangement....

Peter
THRD, Inc.


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