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  1. 10-24-2011, 10:57 PM #1
    alexco408
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    Ballcrews for Bridgeport

    Looking to find out what is the best route to upgrade a Bridgeport with Ballscrews. Company names, kits, etc. thanks Alexco
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  2. 11-10-2011, 06:15 PM #2
    springlakecnc
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    Rolled Precision Ball Screws
    i used to use the precision rolled ones all the time. The single ball nut was way better than 2 ball nuts with spring washers between them (I.E.: Rockford ball screws). If installed properly, you should have less than .001 backlash in X axis and .0015 in the Y.
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