Re: Lead Screws...where do you get them???

I went to www.dependableacme.com ...how do you mount these? I was
hoping to find a complete assembly with end blocks. Then I only
have to worry about how to couple the stepper shaft to the acme/lead
screw shaft.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Brian" <ka1bbg@w...> wrote:
> I use www.dependableacme.com/ their specialty is acme thread. cul
brian f.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "turbulatordude" <davemucha@j...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> 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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