Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Rolled vs. Ground ballscrews or other screws!

Maybe, by 'tighter', he means that there'll be lots less backlash... In
fact, there's virtually no backlash in a properly set up and tensioned
ballscrew/nut set. Ballscrews are the way to go, IMHO. BTW, if you ever feel
guilty for having gotten that machine so cheaply, let me know... I know just
how to relieve you of that machine... er, feeling... ;-)

RayHex

-----Original Message-----
Date: Monday, September 19, 2005 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Rolled vs. Ground ballscrews or other screws!

>Andy,
>
>I'm not an expert, and I havent put ballscrews on my Bport (yet) but a tool
>& die maker friend "warned" me that when I do, the screws will be tighter

in

>manual mode than the acme's. Specifically, I think he meant when you first
>start to turn the dials. Perhaps after they get rolling its easier?
>
>George