Machsupport Forum

Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: studysession on April 09, 2011, 12:10:46 PM

Title: help on steps
Post by: studysession on April 09, 2011, 12:10:46 PM

When going from single start to 5 start screws - My steps were always 2000 before, how do I know what to change it to now?

I am very happy how smooth the X & Y axis run with the new screws. I will change out the screw for the Z axis another day. Right now just want to know how to calculate my steps with the 5 start screws.

Thanks!!!!

Title: Re: help on steps
Post by: Hood on April 09, 2011, 12:15:33 PM

Need to know the TPI then divide by 5 and use that to work it out.
Hood

Title: Re: help on steps
Post by: studysession on April 09, 2011, 12:16:11 PM

It's an ACME 12-10 5 start right hand screw

Thanks

Title: Re: help on steps
Post by: Hood on April 09, 2011, 12:19:34 PM

I preume that will be 10 TPI so it will take 2 turns to move one inch.
Hood

Title: Re: help on steps
Post by: studysession on April 09, 2011, 12:26:09 PM

Got it -
Thanks Hood - you always save my day!!!!

Title: Re: help on steps
Post by: Hood on April 09, 2011, 12:30:04 PM

No probs :)
Hood

Title: Re: help on steps
Post by: derekbpcnc on April 09, 2011, 02:24:11 PM

The Hoodinator strikes again ;D