aroundhere
Petroleum
- Sep 21, 2006
- 175
I posted this in the Industrial section, but didn't get any hits. My problem has deepened somewhat since yesterday. I need to machine a .50-8 acme (class C centralizing) into a part. The standard acme 8p insert can only machine a .8" min od. Has anyone machine something acme this size that would be used a lead screw/nut? Can you get a tap for something like this? Or get a tool ground or a custom tap?
I am designing a drive screw and nut for a new tool. I am familiar with standard acme threads, but after researching lead screws, they use a class C or centralizing acme. From reading the handbook, it seems that the major dia's are different than the class G acme. I cant find inserts for a class C in the few places I have searched. Has anyone machined or specified class C acme screws and nuts? If so, are there inserts or do you end up having to tweak the class G? I found the formulas where I can calculate the thread dims but I am more concerned about making it as simple as possible for my machinist which has never machined a class C. thanks for feedback
I am designing a drive screw and nut for a new tool. I am familiar with standard acme threads, but after researching lead screws, they use a class C or centralizing acme. From reading the handbook, it seems that the major dia's are different than the class G acme. I cant find inserts for a class C in the few places I have searched. Has anyone machined or specified class C acme screws and nuts? If so, are there inserts or do you end up having to tweak the class G? I found the formulas where I can calculate the thread dims but I am more concerned about making it as simple as possible for my machinist which has never machined a class C. thanks for feedback