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Bridgeport ballscrew retrofit, design the yoke
Hello community,
I would like to upgrade my old bridgeport serie 1 with chinese ball screw and eventually run it with steppers . I don't have a big budget to buy real precision ground ball screw. Chinese ball screw precision should be fine for me since i am actually manual milling with 0.09 in of backlash in the x and y old acme screw. I wish i could fit a 32mm diameter ,5 mm pitch chinese ball screw.
My problem is the design of the yoke. I have no equipement to measure the distance between the two axis. If someone has usefull dimensions, it would really help me. ( a CAD or DWG would be AWSOME!!!)
Thank you guys
i apologize for my newbiness, i have just started this hobby.
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Hey
I'm working on a similar project
I have solid Work files Attachment 310402 of the Yoke
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Awesome work!
did you have chance to measure the axis to axis distance ? There is another important design measure to get is the y axis clearance as the nut passes along the z axis bearing housing.
Your yoke look way better than mine, ive just sketch the whole geometry.What ballscrew size are you using ? Are you trying to fit chinese ones ?
Are you willing to share important dimensions or cad ?
thanks a lot , im glad to know some people tryin to do the same type of upgrade!
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I don't have a manual Bridgeport but this is interesting none-the-less... I might in the future... keep going fellas and take pictures.
Richard
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i have just completed the drawing of the x axis , in order to send clear infos the the chinese manufacturer. They quoted me the x and y axis of the bridgeport, 25mm -5mm ball screw ( because i think the 32mm nut won't clear under the way ) and the price is 279 CAD$ !!!! with both screws machined! Even if precision and quality is not best , i think the price justify the try.
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Hi
I'm going to use a 32 mm 5mm Pitch screws .
The measurements taken from drawing of a similar Yoke of from HIWIN .
I would be happy to send you the drawing of the Yok .
Note : Yok drawing fits a particular ball screw , it is necessary to adjust it for the screw that you want to use .
Good luck
Yoram
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y_shalom did you finished the design of the yoke ? I would really appreciate if you could share some of the measurements.
Thank you
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Hello darco30
I rely on this drawing
The most important measure is the distance between the axes (101.6 mm) .
The rest is adapted to the screw you intend to use .
Hope I helped
If you need more help or information. Do not hesitate to contact meAttachment 312208
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I decided to make the YOK using a 3D printer (printer also designed and manufactured by me)
(After a note sent to me by e-mail about matching to the machine)
this is the YOK ,,,, full scale from ABS .
I'll check if it fit to the machine .
If necessary. I'll put changes and adjustments.
Then a steel production ..
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very nice drawing , where did you get it?
thank you for the drawing it will be so useful to me.
As i can see , the yoke bore is 42mm, and the chinese 32mm 5 mm pitch ball nut has 50mm pilot diameter. Thats why i still think the 32mm chinese nut wont fit.. as i said earlier the z axis bearing housing will be in interference with the nut.
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nice abs part shalom!
tell me if it fits under the bridgeport.
What year is your bridgeport? If u have noticable wear on the ways , maybe the 101.6mm distance willd be too much , and it will squeeze up the screw. Give me some news. As i will do the same , i am now designing the pulley kit and finishing the screws , as i have a x axis with the old servo type 90 power feed. I will probably need to make a bushing to accomodate the power feed flange needle bearing housing.
See yall
I will try to post some pic as soon as i have more parts.
Ive received my 1600 oz keyed stepper , driver, power supply and breakout board.
I am also tryin to communication with my GS2 (automation direct) VFD to control the spindle via modbus Mach3 ( still having some trouble to communicate , i think i have made a mistake during wiring of my custom rj12 to db9 rs232 adapter )