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pbunnstf · #1 06-29-2007, 01:24 PM

I have some ENCO 1/2 -10 ACME rod that I need to turn down the ends for bearings. Is this easily machined in a lathe or is it hardened?

Eurisko · #2 06-29-2007, 05:36 PM

I made the mistake of ordering 2 acme rods from Enco.

They were both packed in the same cardboard tube, with no packing material to keep them from bumping together during the long UPS ride...

I can safely say that they are not hardened, judging from the burrs and dings.

An easy test is to run a file over the end of the rod.

If it can be filed easily, it can be machined easily.

pbunnstf · #3 06-29-2007, 08:05 PM

Yes - Mine came is two seperate tubes and rattled all the way to my address.

I have not found ENCO to be the brightest supplier on several other ocasions.

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