Don, thank you very much for the story, at least now I know what to expect! :D Unfortunately, I don't have the tools to measure vibrations so I will have to rely on good planning to minimize the number of problems I am faced with, however I will keep your advice in the back of my mind. The idea...
Hi handleman,
Thank you for your reply. I only need the nut to be able to move on the upper part of my shaft (30" or so). So theoretically, I wouldn't need a fully threaded rod, but I have been unable to find a half threaded rod :). I am going to keep the shafts from coming apart by using a...
First of all, I would like to thank all of you for trying to help me and for sharing your thoughts and advice on my project. You people are awesome! :)
I have decided to go 'cheap and dirty' as James mentioned above for now as the parts I have found so far are pretty expensive.
The shaft will...
Cory,
I seem to have missed one of your questions. Yes, most likely the motor shaft will probably have to be offset from the lead screw as I don't have the possibility to machine things right now. I wish I could connect the motor shaft to the threaded rod directly, but I don't think it will...
Thank you for your input Cory!
Unfortunately, I am not in a position to machine anything, that is why I am looking for a solution using off-the-shelf parts for now.
Also, I do have an ACME threaded rod and I know they are more efficient than your average threaded rod, however it is only 36"...
Don, thank you for your reply. I will try to explain things a bit better so you and other people reading this can get a better idea of what I am trying to do.
You are right, I am trying to use it as a lead screw. The idea is to have a small platform attached to the nut and for the platform to...
Hello everyone,
What would be the 'best' way to connect a threaded rod to a DC motor? I am looking at efficiency, but also parts availability and cost.
The rod will rotate in a vertical position. The rod is a widely available one, 3/4" diameter and 10 TPI. Speed is not of the essence for my...
