Quote Originally Posted by Gary View Post
I have seen this done before, but this normally involves more money and because the motor/gearing that is associated to this type is moving with the ball nut, the moving mass is higher.
Didnt think of that . Ist the main problem in this case the actual torque needed to spin the screw? Although the extra weight wouldnt be ideal surley it is a lesser evil ? wouldnt it be possilble to also use a smaller screw which would make it cheaper?

Sorry to hijack your tread :naughty:

options options options, think im going be scratching my head till ive build my machine and ready for the motion! and thats not to far away!
Isnt that all part of the fun.....:heehee: