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

On Fri, 18 Apr 2003 20:05:10 -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?

1/2 inch pitch (if I read it right, a nut would move 1/2 inch for one
revolution...) is very coarse for the feed. Most people use 10
turns/inch or so.

Harvey

>
>Cheers,
>
>Shawn
>