Re: Inexpensive ACME (lead) screws

Dear Sir:

One source of acme leadscrews and nuts is:

GREEN BAY MANUFACTURING
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
920-793-2411

Their sizes range from .375-12 to 2.0-4

Hope this helps you!
Jack C.

> Greg Maxwell wrote:
>
> >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
>