02-16-2015, 01:38 PM
The 'Y' nut actually looks good. It looks like a normal acme or trapezoid thread should and with very little wear detectable. The problem is that the thread OD in the nut is too big so no matter how much I try adjusting the backlash screw it's doesn't help get rid of any of the slop. So I have a few options to consider.
Number 1 is a no-go per Enco.
Number 2 I know is doable but would rather not impose on Ken. He has his hands full with snow storm after snow storm.
Number 3 is intriguing but I'm not sure if I'm up to the task.
Number 4 see number 3.
Number 5 I would purchase some 1" x 10TPI acme rod and a nut to match and make a new 'X' lead screw. I would use the exiting 'Y' lead screw and make a better fitting nut for it.
First I need to determine if the thread is acme or trapezoidal. Then I can go from there
Might be time for me to learn a new skill.
Ed
- See if Enco has replacement parts available or can get them.
- Impose on Ken, again, to have him make me some new nuts.
- Try making the nuts myself.
- Purchase some 1" x 10TPI acme rod and nuts to match and make new lead screws.
- A combination of 3 & 4.
Number 1 is a no-go per Enco.
Number 2 I know is doable but would rather not impose on Ken. He has his hands full with snow storm after snow storm.
Number 3 is intriguing but I'm not sure if I'm up to the task.
Number 4 see number 3.
Number 5 I would purchase some 1" x 10TPI acme rod and a nut to match and make a new 'X' lead screw. I would use the exiting 'Y' lead screw and make a better fitting nut for it.
First I need to determine if the thread is acme or trapezoidal. Then I can go from there
Might be time for me to learn a new skill.
Ed