Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Reducing diameter of a ball screw shaft.

Hi,

You can machine the ends in one of two ways, use a tool-post grinder or if
the metal is soft enough use TCT tooling.

Regards,

Terry

> Hello,
>
> I have a number of ballscrews with a 17mm shaft. Its far more
> economical for me to source fixed/floating support blocks for a shaft
> with a 15mm diameter.
> I have a lathe at work and am wondering how difficult it would be to
> reduce the diameter by 1mm.
> What do I need to be aware of if attempting this procedure?
>
> I noted an article at: http://www.roton.com/web/bulletins.911.jsp
> in relation to "Annealing the Shafting For Easier Machining"
>
> I dont particularly like the idea of sticking the ball nut in a bucket
> of water.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Robert