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01-07-2004, 09:06 PM
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hi i got a lead screw off of ebay. it takes two revolutions to move the nut one inch and it has four starts. what do i need to put in turbocnc when it asks me for the tpi during set up?  |
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01-07-2004, 09:25 PM
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| Good question! I'd guess 2. For reference: Lead = Pitch x Starts Lead = distance the nut moves in one turn Pitch = distance between the threads So for you... 1/2" = 1/8" x 4 --bb99
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