Acme Threads in Australia?

[Rodm1954]

Can anyone suggest a supplier for Acme threads in Australia and preferably Western Australia. Nothing special just 1/2 inch ten tpi.
Thanks
Rod

[andy_ck87028]

Hi

I'm checking this out also.

They are exxy compared with US especially if ends need turning.

Mikey (also on zone) has recommended a supplier in Melb suburbs which I have yet to check out. I checked a regular supplier .... too much.

Also, check out Widgetmaster from US (also on zone) as that might be the best way.

I have yet to decide and am still fishing.

Let me know what you have found also.

Andy

Let me know what

[Rodm1954]

Hi Andy
Thanks for your suggestions. I had given up on getting a response and then I got a PM and your reply in the same day. I tried US suppliers but freight was high and the currency cnversion is not in our favour.

After a couple of days ringing around I ended up getting some 1/2 inch 6 TPI thread locally. It was expensive and all up a 12 foot length and six nuts cost about $170. I rationalised that this was $60 an axis and settled on that. 6 TPI is not a good number for converting to linear movement but it will have to do.

I have a lathe so machining the ends is not a problem for me.

I am starting a build log.

cheers,
Rod

[aus-newb]

Hi Rod

What are you planning to convert and are you in Perth. We are just about to tackle a big machining ctr in Maddigton. Maybe we can swap some ideas.

Craig

[Rodm1954]

Hi Craig
Yes I am in Alexander Heights, Perth. I am a weekend hacker and new to the CNC thing. I have started a log of my build so you can have a look at where I am on the project. It is all new and very interesting to me but I don't think I will be able to offer you much at this stage.

I am allways keen to talk to similar interest people so you are welcome to contact me if you want.

cheers,
Rod

Perth, Western Australia

[widgitmaster]

Originally Posted by andy_ck87028 Hi I'm checking this out also. They are exxy compared with US especially if ends need turning. Mikey (also on zone) has recommended a supplier in Melb suburbs which I have yet to check out. I checked a regular supplier .... too much. Also, check out Widgetmaster from US (also on zone) as that might be the best way. I have yet to decide and am still fishing. Let me know what you have found also. Andy Let me know what

Hello Andy,
I have not been promoting sales of the Acme lead screws, mostly because the lathe I have is so poorly made, I can not make precision bearing ends.
When I solve this problem, I will continue. :frown:
My supplier in the USA is Enco, have you looked into ordering online from them?

Thanks for the good word!
Eric (widgitmaster)

[aus-newb]

Rod

Have you put your log on the zone yet, do you have a link.

Craig

[Rodm1954]

Hi Craig,

Here you go

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...776#post119776

[normbourne]

Hi Rod,
I realise its some years since your query, but I have just came across your post about ACME threads, apparently "Global Fasteners"
can source it, the only problem is it comes in 12 Foot lengths..!!

If there is anyone out there who is need of half inch X 10, perhaps we can come up with a share deal...??

norm.

[Rodm1954]

Hi Norm,
These days the new ballscrews out of China are a much better prospect than Acme threads. I did manage to find a local supplier but it was expensive and the nuts were $15 each.

[guerd87]

I got a length of 1/2" 6TPI from my local bolt shop. Was $72 for 12feet

The nuts were going to cost me $12 each which I didnt want to pay. Turns out 6TPI acme thread isnt the best thread for clamping pressures anyway. I cut them to length and got a local machine shop to turn them down to 10.5mm and put a M10 thread on. Much simpler and works great.

[antennas4u]

Try United Fasteners in Welshpool. They don't stock it but they can get what you want.

Email Dave

sales@unitedfasteners.com.au

Regards Terry - antennas4u