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help on steps
« 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!!!!

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Re: help on steps
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2011, 12:15:33 PM »
Need to know the TPI then divide by 5 and use that to work it out.
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Re: help on steps
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2011, 12:16:11 PM »
It's an ACME 12-10 5 start right hand screw

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Re: help on steps
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: help on steps
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2011, 12:26:09 PM »
Got it -
Thanks Hood - you always save my day!!!!

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Re: help on steps
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2011, 12:30:04 PM »
No probs :)
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Re: help on steps
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2011, 02:24:11 PM »
The Hoodinator strikes again ;D
You can "chop it off" but can't "chop it on"