Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Inexpensive ACME (lead) screws

Not to mention that http://www.use-enco.com/ also has cheapie Chinese x-y
tables. If they're not up to your spec, they're still a good running start at
the problem.

Bill

On Wed Jan 28 14:25:07 2004 Simon M. Arthur wrote:

>MSC and Enco sell Acme threaded rod and nuts fairly cheap.
>
>Greg Maxwell wrote:
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>>I am working on converting an existing manual panagraph engraver to a
>>CNC (2 axis) system. I have a good understanding of the software,
>>motors (probably use steppers for low cost), and their associated
>>motor drivers. However my problem is in the hardware. I have
>>searched a couple websites to get pricing on a x-y manual table that
>>will be controlled with the steppers but they want $1,000's for
>>these. I have contemplated buying the lead screws and pillar blocks
>>and building my own x-y table but the cost of the lead screws
>>($100's) seem to make this also overcostly. Is there any surplus
>>dealers that can sell lead screws (and bearings) for reasonable costs
>>(i.e. $20-$50)? I have searched ebay for parts but they only have
>>1pcs. I need to match the x & y turn ratios so I don't have to deal
>>with interpolation issues.
>>
>>Please let me know.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Greg
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