Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lead Screws...where do you get them???

I use www.dependableacme.com/ their specialty is acme thread. cul brian f.

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From: "turbulatordude" <davemucha@...>
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Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 3:18 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lead Screws...where do you get them???


> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Raymond Heckert" <jnr@a...>
> wrote:
> > The best prices I've seen for Acme Threaded Rod (and many other
> things) is
> > from WholesaleTool Company, in Michigan, and outlets around the
> U.S.A. I
> > think their URL is:
> >
> > http://wttool.com No relation, or stock in the
> > company... Just a satisfied customer.
> >
> > RayHex
>
>
>
> One thing we don't often mention, or don't mention enough is that
> leadscrews are precison shafts with threads. ACME screws are similar
> to all-thread (threaded rod) but with a different screw pattern.
>
> ACME screws usually are not nearly the quality as leadscrews. But as
> many people don't have really high requirements, it does not matter.
>
> On the other hand, if you are looking for ball screw accuracy at a
> bargan price, you get what you pay for.
>
> I have been using all-thread on one machine for a year now and
> because I took the time to file off evey bump it works well.
>
> I didn't use the same care with some stainless ACME and it shredded
> the plastic nuts. I could feel the lumps on the thread when I pulled
> it apart.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Chris Cowley <rotorheads@e...>
> > > its Enco, and they are reasonable on most things. get em to send
> you a
> > > free catalog.
> > >
> > > also try MSC, the big book has all that stuff in it. good for
> price
> > > comparisons.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > C Cowley
>
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