alternate source for lead screws

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Posted by Dave... at 2/8/2001 8:44 PM EST


Engineer on team #5, Robocards, from Melvindale, MI and AFL (Alcoa Fujikura Ltd).


In Reply to: alternate source for lead screws
Posted by bill whitley on 2/8/2001 12:06 PM EST:



: Does anyone know of any other (preferably local, Michigan) sources for lead screws? I realize that the ones on the robot must be from Small Parts, but they wont have any here for close to 10 more days and we would like to test the system before then. We are looking for the same ones that were included in the kit last year. I don't know the part # off hand, sorry. We appreciate any help.

: Thanks,

: Bill
: Team #70


If I remember correctly, the lead screws in last years kit were 1/2" with a 0.250" lead. SPI carries 1/2" with 0.500" and 1.000" leads. This means the pitch angle of the SPI screws is greater, making them more prone to back-driving. Just be careful if this is why you are opting to use lead screws. (FYI)

Dave...