Some time ago I saw a picture of a quill drive for a benchtop mill which had a stationary screw with a driven nut. As usual, I've misplaced the jpg of the thing and can't figure out the disign (sorry, microbiologist not machinist).
I'm having problems moving the 200++ pound lathemaster mill head and I am contemplating switching to a quill drive. Can anyone share information on how this design is configured. Are there plan out there for a simple quill drive???
Thanks
Bill
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11-28-2006, 07:58 PM #1
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Powered Quill????
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11-28-2006, 09:37 PM #2
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bump - please forgive!
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11-28-2006, 10:39 PM #3
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I have the mechanical drawing somewhere that were drawn by the company that converted the Excello mills I have in order to drive the quill, they are large but I think I might have them in PDF but it may take me a while to dig them out.
You might be able to get the concept at least.
Al.CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design
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11-29-2006, 02:59 PM #4
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Thanks Al!
Another question for the masses!!!
I was on a ballscrew site yesterday and they advertised a system which was designed to spin the nut instead of the screw. It was the Hiwin site I think. Is this a common configuration and can the parts be fabricated??? I think this may be similar to the pix I saw a while back!!!
Thanks - interesteing topic!
Billbillyjack
Helicopter def. = Bunch of spare parts flying in close formation! USAF 1974 ;>)
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