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Nut Blocks for Custom Plate (Design Question)

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Scotty Orr, Oct 21, 2017.

  1. Scotty Orr

    Scotty Orr Journeyman
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    I am designing a custom "long" gantry plate for an upcoming build and have a question about lead screw nut blocks. I want to use two nut blocks on this plate, and am curious about the necessity of using the anti-backlash versus the standard nut block.

    My thinking is that I will use one anti-backlash and one standard, with the holes slotted for one of them to allow adjustment so the threads will mesh properly. Is my thinking correct, or should I use two anti-backlash blocks? (Or since I will use two, is even one anti-backlash block necessary?)

    Thanks,
    Scotty
     
  2. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 OpenBuilds Team
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    Standard nuts both sides should be fine.
     
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