Re: Backlash

I would like to do that test, if I could figure out how to clamp it to
a table and make the measurments. Maybe you could supply a picture or
drawing of such a setup, it would sure help.

Vince

> If the original poster thinks its in the screw, .004" would be

easily seen just handling the screw. Pull it out of the machine clamp
the ball nut to a table and set an indicator on the end of the screw
and push pull test it. If there's backlash, that will display it.

>
> With that much play the ballnut would be loose and could be heard

audibly.

>
> Ron