McMaster-Carr Ballscrews

[RXTurbo]

Hi,

I was just looking at the ballscrews available at McMaster-Carr (to go into a planned very small cnc mill I am building from scratch). Originally I was thinking to go with acme thread and delrin nut, however ballscrews would make life easier for my possibly too small steppers.

When using the 5/8" diameter screw, with the correct ballnut what sort of backlash compensation is required? Should two nuts be used? I have worked out that I can buy all three axis from them cheaper than what I can get just the screw for in Australia which is why I am considering it.

Has anybody else got this set up running their machine?

Thanks

Ben

[CNCadmin]

Read this thread- CNC Conversion - Ballscrew Questions

[Moondog]

Hello Ben..

For your Ballscrews and Ballnuts, have you priced the ISEL available from Applied Automation and Engineering in Melb. Ph: 03 - 95455011 ask for Kevin.

I am using the ISEL ballscrews for my Z axis... they are excellent and well priced. Cheaper than McMaster-Carr.

cheers

[RXTurbo]

Hey guys, thanks for that - will give the Applied Automation a call.

Regards

Ben