RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plasma Cutter

That is what I am using on my Shoptask. I got the material from McMaster
Carr http://www.mcmaster.com

MSC also carries the same ball screw material.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

timg@... <mailto:timg@...>
http://www.ktmarketing.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: james owens [mailto:wotisname@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:38 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plasma Cutter
>
>
> Does anyone know where I buy just rolled ball screw by the length
> and ball nuts with a catalogue not written in Martian.
> Has anyone thought of just using the generic 5/8 rolled ball
> screw? It comes
> in up to 12 ft lengths and you can get the double preloaded
> ball nuts, make
> up a thrust bearing plate that would anchor to the carriage and
> the ball nut
> would be driven by the motor instead of the motor driving the screw. The
> ends of the screw would be mounted under tension thus eliminating the
> problem of lead screw whip.