Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Best source for inexpensive ballscrews?

Ken,
Thanks for the offer for grinding the screws...I do have a toolpost grinder
purchased on Ebay a while back I have been itching to use. I need to take
measurements of the mill to determine the best install method. Looks like a
big project from here in any case. I guess I will order the screws awhile
and get started....thanks to all for your assistnace, I may be asking more
questions shortly.

And Kim, do you happen to have drawings or sketches of your design you spoke
of? Heck a pencil sketch would be helpful...you ight fax it or email to the
group or put it into the files directory....

R. William Kichman, P.E.
Kichman Engineering Associates
103 Old Furnace Road
Cornwall, PA 17016-0643
tel/fax 717/270-0714

----- Original Message -----
From: "kdntool" <kdntool@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 6:33 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Best source for inexpensive ballscrews?


> Bill,
> When you come to the point of how to couple to the end of the
> ballscrew, look for a local "mom and pop" centerless grinding house.
> The local shop near me has a reasonable min. charge and was more than
> willing to grind 2.5 inches of each end of the three ballscrews I
> brought to them for the min. charge. Don't mess around trying to
> anneal the end and turn, press, or weld. If you can't find a local
> shop, contact me off list and we will discuss sending me the screws
> and I will have them done for you.
> Regards,
> Ken Cardolino
> KDN Tool
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Kichman"
> <billkichman@c...> wrote:
> > Just curious what others have done in the way of obtaining cost
> effective
> > ballscrews for their conversions. I am doing a full sized mill
> conversion,
> > and simply cannot see spending $1k to $3k for a set of preload style
> > ballscrews for a hobby venture. What is the least costly solution?
> > Thanks
> >
> > R. William Kichman, P.E.
> > Kichman Engineering Associates
> > 103 Old Furnace Road
> > Cornwall, PA 17016-0643
> > tel/fax 717/270-0714
>
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