Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Advise on a HF Mini Mill z-axis conversion

At 08:05 PM 4/18/03 -0000, you wrote:

>I'm in the process of converting my Mini Mill into CNC and was
>hoping to tape your knowledge. Would a balll and lead screw Shaft
>that is 3/4" diameter, and pitch is 1/2" per turn be a good choice
>for the Z axis of the Mini Mill? If not, what ideally should I be
>looking for?

A little big is MHO. You can get ball screws down to 8 mm PD, which would
probably have plenty of load capacity for a minimill.

Regards, Hoyt McKagen


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