Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] anti-back lash nuts

At 03:58 AM 11/7/2007, you wrote:

>I have seen several references to slitting of
>nuts, adding of extra nuts and spring pressure and using other sections
>of treaded rod as a nut. But what I would like to know and get advice
>on before I start slitting my expensive to replace nuts is, how
>sucessful have these methods been ?

Historically, all work. I like spring pressure between two nuts, but
it must be stiff enough to overcome all forces applied. Every choice
has disadvantages, with worn threads, nothing will really work well.


David G. LeVine
Nashua, NH 03060