supernut load rating was Re: Threaded Rod WORKS!

Jim,

Some of these nuts have surprisingly low load ratings. You didn't
specify the diameter you will use. Be sure to check the load rating
for the nut you intend to use.

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "JAMES BEGGEROW" <jte61@e...> wrote:
> I an in the process of converting a 7X12 mini lathe to cnc and will
use BSA
> 10 pitch Super nuts 0 back lash.
> JIM
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cncdxf" <cncdxf@a...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 4:26 AM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Threaded Rod WORKS!
>
>
> > For the beginner only
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > I have used threaded rod now for over six months. The trick is
to
> > use a block of plastic for a drive nut. Lately I have been using
> > Delrin. I got this idea from John at www.kleinbauer.com/ I went
over
> > there yesterday to look at the 7th Sojourn. He uses cheap threaded
> > rod on all his designs. I asked him about the wear. He said he
cycles
> > all his designs several thousand times. Then he measures the
machine
> > for overal accuracy. He said you have to use the machine everyday
> > for several months before the rod needs to be replace. I have cut
> > several dozen circuit boards on my machine and my threaded rod is
> > fine. For a first machine threaded rod works great. Just don't
use a
> > brass nut on it like the experts suggest. Plastic works best.
> > Select only a good piece of threaded rod. Leave the rusted
ones
> > at the store. If you use threaded rod on your machine, don't be
shy
> > tell them how it works! Accuracy, everybody talks about accuracy.
What
> > is everybody using their machine for. I never see any project
being
> > descussed here anymore.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
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