DIY 400mm CNC mill

[richb77]

OK, So Irving suggested i move my thread form a question that spawned out :)

With regards to ballscrew ends. Whats the difference between floating or fixed ends? (looking at Zappa website). I think i will go for one either end to support the ballscrew better but i am not sure the differences and wha ti would need.

Cheers

[Gary]

The drive end needs to be fixed and the other end needs to be floating.

To keep the costs down look at the pre machined ball screws unless you can machine them yourself.

OK, So Irving suggested i move my thread form a question that spawned out :)

With regards to ballscrew ends. Whats the difference between floating or fixed ends? (looking at Zappa website). I think i will go for one either end to support the ballscrew better but i am not sure the differences and wha ti would need.

Cheers

[richb77]

I have access to machinery for the next week!

What machined on them? Just down in diameter to fit what looks like a 15mm end?

[Gary]

I have access to machinery for the next week!

What machined on them? Just down in diameter to fit what looks like a 15mm end?

This is the typical machining we suggest.

http://www.slidesandballscrews.com/p...ng%20600mm.pdf

This is to fit the the BK and BF mounting blocks.