Re: Need ballscrew kit for my manual mill


Randy wrote:
Sammm,
I take it your BP has ballscrews. I would like BS's for my Wells
Index just so I can climb mill aluminium. I have not done it yet
because no one makes them for it. (BS kits for a BP are easy to find)
I did get the factory prints for the screws and nuts from index. I
was considering non-precision screws as I always go by the DRO anyway
and don't look at the dials. I suppose a lock on the screw would be
a good idea, if I ever do it.




On Wed, 29 Mar 2006 06:56:06 -0500, "SAMMM" <zammy@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

i don't seem to have a problem with my bridgeport.
maybe the gibs are snug enough to help.
sammm
Thank You,
Randy

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I have an EZ Trak conversion on a knee mill, that adds balls crews, and
cnc controls.
Full manual operation is also available.
It -Specifically- warns against climb milling in manual mode! Big
warning.
Because with the ball screws, there is no friction to keep the cutter
from grabbing into the part, and crashing.

You do not want to add ball screws for climb milling unless you are
also adding CNC capability at the same time!
Pete

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