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

Chris. Just thought I'd throw this in. Home Depot has screw extensins for
Garage door closers. They are about 12'' long and look to be precision.
They may be double or tripple lead threads. Didn't get a good look, was busy
Xmas shopping. Might be good for a Z axis or mabe a short Y axis. I intend
to look again one day this week.
Doug Pollard

----- Original Message -----
From: "torchris" <chris.armour@...>
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Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 10:56 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lead Screws...where do you get them???


> QUick couple of questions related to this topic:
>
> 1. I have a mill-drill (the so called "Rong Fu" kind sold by Busy
> Bee Tools in Canada). Is anyone aware of a ball screw kit
> specifically for this mill (preferably one available in Canada)?
>
> 2. Can anyone recommend a "bolt on" CNC kit for the mill-drill? I
> admire you folks who can build a full CNC system from scrath, but I
> think that's a bit over my head right now. I mostly would like
> something I can set up on the mill drill relatively easily.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Campbell" <bob@c...>
> wrote:
> > Wade,
> >
> > If you go to my web page at www.campbelldesigns.com and look under
> machined
> > parts you will find the motor mounts that I use made from 4" sq
> aluminum
> > extrusions cut 4" long. You will also find the bearing mounts.
> >
> > If that helps and you want the cad drawings, I can send them to
> you.
> >
> > Bob Campbell
> > http://www.campbelldesigns.com
> > Breakout Boards
> > VisualMill 5.0 basic
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "wadesconner" <wadeconneris@c...>
> > To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 10:25 AM
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 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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