Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: tensioned ballscrew

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From: ballendo <ballendo@...>
> Sounds like a lot of work, especially when there's a simple, proven,
> often-used solution.
>
> Spin the nut.

I was going in this direction until I came to the same conclusions that Les
outlined. Cheap ballnuts are not made to spin at 2000rpm. These are six
inches long with square bodies and external return tubes.

Rotating nuts are still in the back-up plan. So are rack and pinion.

Doug