Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] all-thread question

Do you have Plans for your DreamMachine? Larry
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From: Smoke <smoke@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] all-thread question

>Personally, I think you have the RIGHT idea. I've designed my

DreamMachines

>with this in mind. The design is such that the builders will be able to

use

>all thread, ACME screws or ball screws. depending on how much cash the
>individual has available for building. With proper design, the only thing
>needed for upgrade from all thread to ACME or ball screws will be the

screws

>themselves. No bearing or bearing mount changes will be necessary.
>
>Another advantage to using all thread in the beginning, is the fact that

the

>machine can be initially built and tested for function as a manual (with
>handwheels) machine. The handwheels can be left on or removed after
>upgrade.
>
>Smoke
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>
>> I'm going to start building my first cnc table and I'm trying to do
>> it cheaply to start out. It is more a learning process at this point
>> and figuring out how to get it all to work and how hard it is to go
>> from AutoCad to the CNC. After I get to that point I figure I can
>> upgrade to better parts. After looking up the prices on Ball screws I
>> am planning on using all-thread attached to a stepper motor for the
>> motion control. Will this be an acceptable and usable alternative or
>> am I wasting my time ? Thanks for the help.
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