Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] ACME (was Re: all-thread question

Obviously there are many kinds and grades of ACME threads and screws.
Ballendo or John Stevenson wrote some 6 month ago an excellent post
about the different types and their applications. But to find it will be
hard.
Sven Peter

dave_ace_me wrote:

>
> Hi all,....
>
> The question is:
> Are there more than one grade of ACME rod ?
>
> Dave
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "n4onl" <umrk@b...> wrote:
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "starcast82" <rh@g...> wrote:
> > > 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.
> >
> > Acme threaded rod is currently on sale at Enco for...
> > 1/2x10 $3.49 3' $6.99 6'
> > through
> > 1 1/2x4 $23.99 3' $36.79 6'
> >
> > Search for " Acme Rod " to see the sales prices.
> > http://www.useenco.com
> >
> > I purchased some for my CNC router project and it should be more
> than
> > good enough for your prototype CNC Table.
> >
> > mike
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