RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Digest Number 1215

Bill,

I might be interested in this, depending on the price of course! :) I think
there is a real need for a lower cost solution to the ballscrew problem.
Although, six feet might be a bit more than I will need and will also
complicate shipping to overseas customers (like myself).

A lot of people will tell you that they have installed nice motors and
drives, but are still strugling to get rid of the backlash on their
machines. I agree with you that a lower cost solution to this problem might
influence the design of machines to incorporate this.

Deon Styger


-----Original Message-----
Bill Griffin wrote:

>Would there be any interest from the group in purchasing ready made
>leadscrew thrust bearing blocks, end supports and ball nut flanges.

>I have been speaking with a manufacturer who may be willing to make
>up a quantity of assemblies.

>We had also discussed providing say 6 ft lengths of 5/8 ballscrew
>with both ends machned for the thrust bearing, lock nut and pulley.
>the user could then easily cut the 6 footer to lentch and then have 2
>leadscrews.

>While it may be difficult to make one assemblie fit all, I believe
>that if low cost assemblies were available, users could design their
>machines around what is available.

>I have made a simple model of the thrust block design if anyone wants
>to view it its at http://www.grifftek.com/thrust/block.htm

>Thanks

>Bill Griffin