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Anti-backlash nut block vs standard nut block on Y-axis on Workbee

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Michael Yeomans, May 27, 2020.

  1. Michael Yeomans

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    Hey Everyone,

    I am in need of changing one if not two of my nut blocks on my Y-axis. And I saw that there is little price difference between the anti-backlash kind and the regular one in the parts store here. Is there some benefit to using the anti-backlash kind over the standard on the y-axis? Or does the presence of two blocks perform the same function?

    Thanks,

    Michael
     
    #1 Michael Yeomans, May 27, 2020
  2. Alex Chambers

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    Two blocks performs the same function - one presses against one side of the thread on the leadscrew and the other presses against the other side, so whichever direction the leadscrew turns it presses against a nut block. There is more delrin in contact with the leadscrew with two nut blocks than with a single anti-backlash nut.
     
    #2 Alex Chambers, May 27, 2020
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  3. Michael Yeomans

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    Thank you, Alex. That is what I suspected but wanted confirmation. :)
     
    #3 Michael Yeomans, May 27, 2020

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