Re: Extending the length of ball screw

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Horace, T.L.Ho"
<skyfroghorace@...> wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> I need a ball screw of total length around 1000mm, but best I can get
> is about 500mm only, so I need to add some length at both ends for
> mounting the screw on the table. Have anyone done this before any helps
> would be much appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Horace.

You will find that each larger diameter is available in a longer
length. This is due to the inherent strengths of the larger diameter
screws.

if you make a small diameter too long, it will whip like a jump-rope
and moderate rpms.

Dave