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=Basics=
*A [[Lead Screw]] that Uses Ball Bearings to Reduce Friction
*$136 for 4 feet of 1" screw. 1/4" pitch - means fast travel. -[http://www.constructionknowledge.net/general_technical_knowledge/general_tech_basic_six_simple_machines.php]
*$136 for 4 feet of 1" screw. 1/4" pitch - means fast travel. -[http://www.constructionknowledge.net/general_technical_knowledge/general_tech_basic_six_simple_machines.php]


=calculations=
=calculations=
*425 oz in = 27 lb at inch or 54 at 1/2" of 1" shaft. Pitch of 1/4 inch means 12 mech adv or 650 lb of push minus inefficiencies.
*what is torque limit of 1/2" ball screw?
=Heavy Steel Slab=
*It is $3/lb for 10"x2' or 133 lb - [http://www.mcmaster.com/#9143k744/=tf6qwv]
*cast iron - $2.6/lb for 2" stock, 1x2 feet
*2"x8" is $1.6/lb -[http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-4185-8214-2-x-8-a-36-1020-hot-rolled-steel.aspx]
=See Also=
*[[Open Source Ball Screw]]


*425 oz in = 27 lb at inch or 54 at 1/2" of 1" shaft. Pitch of 1/4 inch means 12 mech adv or 650 lb of push minus inefficiencies.
=Useful Links=
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_screw The Wikipedia Page on Ball Screws]

Latest revision as of 16:57, 16 December 2019

Basics

  • A Lead Screw that Uses Ball Bearings to Reduce Friction
  • $136 for 4 feet of 1" screw. 1/4" pitch - means fast travel. -[1]

calculations

  • 425 oz in = 27 lb at inch or 54 at 1/2" of 1" shaft. Pitch of 1/4 inch means 12 mech adv or 650 lb of push minus inefficiencies.
  • what is torque limit of 1/2" ball screw?

Heavy Steel Slab

  • It is $3/lb for 10"x2' or 133 lb - [2]
  • cast iron - $2.6/lb for 2" stock, 1x2 feet
  • 2"x8" is $1.6/lb -[3]

See Also

Useful Links