Thursday, September 09, 2010

CNC Machine #2 - Lead Screw Nut

Tuesday, 19 May 2009 15:02 Last Updated on Friday, 03 September 2010 20:23 Written by Jamie
Article Index
CNC Machine #2
Base Frame
Z Axis
Bearing Holders
Z Axis Work
Latest Linear Truck
Racking Solved!
Lead Screw Nut
Motor Mount
Z Axis Adapters
Coming Together
Y Axis Nut
New Motors
Almost Done
Completed Machine
Mods and Upgrades
Costs
All Pages
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Here's a few pictures of the Lead Screw Nut that I made... I also made my own ACME tap to tap the Delrin and I will post that in it's own article :)

You can see in the pictures how the cables (to prevent the racking) are JUST missing the screw and nut! Whew - hopefully that doesn't end up causing any trouble!

Here's the pictures!

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I also tested the Gantry and lead screw with my cordless drill - just to watch it :) so here's the video - sorry the quality is so poor - I promise I'll break out the nice camera soon and get some decent footage! Smile

Gantry Testing Video

Disclaimer

Some of the things shown on this site are very dangerous and should not be attempted unless you know all of the risks involved. To add, I don't always take the necessary precautions that I should, so just because you see me do something, does not mean it's safe, and I'm suggesting that you DO NOT attempt these things unless you do your due dilligence research and know all of the potential risks.