Madis Reivik
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Jan 23, 2011
- Location
- Estonia
Hello !
The Z axis of our PCB milling/drilling machine mostly operates in 5mm (1/4" inch) area. Its worn and needs replacement. So, I think about following problems:
1) If the movement is short range, do the balls in the ballscrew properly circulate and get lubricated ?
2) Since I have to replace the ballscrew and nuts, are there some options, i.e. are some ballscrews better for ultra-repetitive short range work ?
One PCB can have around 5000 holes and in 8 hours, the number of strokes is BIG.
Share experience ! Thanks !
The Z axis of our PCB milling/drilling machine mostly operates in 5mm (1/4" inch) area. Its worn and needs replacement. So, I think about following problems:
1) If the movement is short range, do the balls in the ballscrew properly circulate and get lubricated ?
2) Since I have to replace the ballscrew and nuts, are there some options, i.e. are some ballscrews better for ultra-repetitive short range work ?
One PCB can have around 5000 holes and in 8 hours, the number of strokes is BIG.
Share experience ! Thanks !