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Lead screw whipping on LEAD CNC

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by jeffmorris, Jan 11, 2020.

  1. jeffmorris

    jeffmorris Journeyman
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    I found out that one of the lead screws on one of the Y-AXIS were whipping on my modified LEAD CNC. How can I fix this problem? I'm not sure if I can turn the end plates around so that the bearings and collars are outside because the lead screws are not long enough. I know that some people put 12mm lead screws on their machines but they had to make custom nut blocks.
     
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    While whip is a natural part of the process it can be minimized by straightening and aligning the screws as much as possible. A general description of the process can be found here.
     
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    The end plate switcheroo can be done by cutting your extrusions slightly shorter.
     
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    Are there stores in USA that sell 1100mm Tr8*8-2p (4 starts) lead screws?
     
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    Well, the Lead shouldnt suffer from whip, and its only one one axis you say? Sounds less like a whipping issue and more like a bent screw (;
     
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    I think that OpenBuilds should sell longer lead screws so that the bearings and lock collars are outside the end plates.
     
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    If you reach out to http://support.openbuilds.com/support/home you can order custom lengths
     
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    I did a quick doublecheck for you, to see why I remember they do:

    The DO do custom lengths, BUT the maximum length is 1040mm. You can order custom lengths, but has to be less than 1040mm. Good to know :) but yeah, then doesnt help you with your plan, sorry.

    Wallied has a interesting plan though (;
     
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    Have a look at my build log below and scroll down to "Lead-screw Mod and nut blocks", dunno if that helps?

    Workbee "style" 1010 cnc
     

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