Re: THREADED ROD

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Dan Mauch" <dmauch@s...> wrote:

> Try going to the local fastener store listed in the yellow pages.

Ask

> them for B7 threaded rod. This material has rolled threads which are
> infinitely better quality than die cut threads. Then while you're

there

> ask for 1/4-20 coupling nuts. These nuts are several times longer

than a

> standard nut and because of this tend to have near zero backlash.

Total

> cost for a 3ft length of rolled all thread and three coupling nuts

will

> be about $4.
> Dan
> Thanks, Thats just what I planned on doing. I love this page great

source of info. thanks again!

>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: woodknack [mailto:wjdupont@h...]
> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 2:24 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] THREADED ROD
>
> I am building a unit like the PCB Mill. Its going to use 1/4-20
> threaded rod to move the axasis. My question is, Is there a certain
> quality rod I should use? Also can I Just make up for the back lash
> in my software?