On Mon, 2012-08-27 at 08:48 -0500, Martin Dobbins wrote: > I'm not sure if this would work for you, I haven't tried it myself, but it > may be worth a look: > > http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/43645-Making-Acetal-leadscrew-nuts-the-easy-way > > Martin
I tend to prefer a more traditional method. Machine a pair of plastic or metal nuts and create a mount that allows for a preload similar to double nut ballscrews. Or better, I'd like to find a way to make DIY ballscrews. Maybe using a DIY centerless grinder (roller?) on a lathe carriage? This might be another DIY solution: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_screw -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html California, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
