Dealing with our 3/8" ACME screw, we intended to use this with a 3D printer machine(primarily) as well as our smaller motors. Which did not need the increased torque ratings as our larger motors, which will use the 1/2" ACME screw with larger machines.

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Why is your 3/8" acme thread only 2 start and your 1/2" is 5 start?

The stepper motor that we currently use for our 3/8" lead screw, is 100 oz-inch motor on our 3D printer machine. But using the correct coupling you may use a 425 oz-inch stepper motor to run with the 3/8" lead screw.

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What size of stepper drives the 3/8 acme thread and it's anti backlash nut?

We don't have cad models of the HIWIN blocks, but you can find the models on McMaster.com. They have can drawings and models for most of these types of parts.

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DO YOU HAVE CAD AVAILABLE FOR THE HIWIN GUIDE BLOCKS SELL AND RAIL?

We don't have cad models of the HIWIN blocks, but you can find the models on McMaster.com. They have can drawings and models for most of these types of parts.

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DO YOU HAVE CAD AVAILABLE FOR THE HIWIN GUIDE BLOCKS SELL AND RAIL?

We sell our lead screws at length but the longest single length is 78" for our 1/2" and our 3/8" is 72" long, now for our linear guide rails the longest rail we have (new item) is 55" at the moment we will be getting longer rails in the near future.

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Sell you liner guideways and screwballs to 2000 mm. (78 inches) length?

We sell leadscews and anti-backlash nuts at the moment. Ballnuts will be available from us in the future.

Specifically to your question, you want 0.001" resolution:

The formula: (we are looking for a minimum of 1000 steps per inch
steps = (motors steps)/(travel with one motor rotation)

steps = (200 natural motor steps) x (microsteps ) / 0.5" travel (1/2" leadscrew 10 TPI 5 Starts)

steps = 200 * microsteps / 0.5"

multiply both sides by 0.5":

steps * 0.5" = 200 * microsteps

divide both sides by 200:

(steps * 0.5") / 200 = microsteps

replace steps with 1000:

(1000 * 0.5") / 200 = microsteps

500 / 200 = microsteps

2.5 microsteps will provide .001"

I would recommend 4 microsteps (1/4 microstepping), so your formula will be as follows:

steps = steps/inch = (200 * 4) / 0.5" = 800 / 0.5" = 1600 steps/inch

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Do you sell leadscrews and ballnuts that are 5 TPI? I'd like 0.001" per step, using a 200 steps/rev (1.8 degree) motor.

Yes, it is found in laser components section

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DO YOU GUYS SELL THE POTENTIOMETER FOR YOUR LASER SYSTEM BY ITSELF

We currently only stock 2 start lead screw for the 3/8".

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looking for two start set screws 8dia * 40 long plus 2 * nuts

The settings that will have to be change will be your steps per inch in motor tuning (mach 3), or settings/axes(planetCNC). But we do not have the actual numbers/specs that will fit your 10 TPI 5 start lead screw, here is a tutorial video which explains how to get the exact numbers you need! (

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I just changed my X and Y to the ACME 1/2" 5 start lead screw. What are the motor tuning numbers. I have the book built machine.

Yes, our porter cable collets and nuts will fit the porter cable 7518.

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First time here. I would like to know if you guys sell a 8 start nut thats a 1/2 inch diameter. I hope this makes sense, any questions let me know. Thanx

We sell our ACME screws in total length (overall length you require), but if individual lengths are needed you can contact us via phone (281-815-7701) or email (customerservice@buildyourcnc.com).

A $2.00 order will be a total of 1 inch, but if ordered separately then you will receive 2 of the same length.

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For the 1/2'' 5 start ACME leadscrew, what is the length purchased for the $2.00 order? and if you make 2 orders, are you getting two separate rods or 1 rod at twice the length. Thanks.

We do have a relay board that words like a standard relay.

Here is the URL of the relay board that we offer:

https://www.buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-breakout-Relays-relay-board-250V-12A-5V

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I HAVE YOUR MACH3 USB BOB, DO YOU GUYS SELL A TORCH CONTROL RELAY CAN WIRE UP TO TURN MY PLASMA ON AND OFF HOW WOULD WIFE THAT TOO THIS BOB?

Our 3/8" lead screws are available at a maximum length of 72". A screw at that diameter is is not the best solution at long lengths for machines that will spin that axis quickly since there will be screw whipping.

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hi. i need a 3/8 screw of 78 inches how much does it cost and do you have it?

The motor that is attached to the 4th axis is wired as follows:

The motor should have red, green yellow and blue wires coming form the motor. The red and green are paired as one coil and the yellow and blue is paired as the other coil. You can wire the motor to a 3.0 amp driver with red to A+, green to A-, Yellow to B+ and Blue to B-

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HOW DO I WIRE THE 4TH AXIS THAT YOU SELL. I HAVE MACH3 SOFTWARE. NO INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR SITE

The eyebolts are used in the squaring of the machine. I would use a standard carpenters square and first run the end mill along the edge of the square to first make it parallel with the long axis. Then run the end mill along the other edge with the short axis and adjust the eye bolts and chain according to the angle that the machine is out of square.

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DO NEED TO SQUARE UP THE MACHINE AND IF SO YOU HAVE INSTRUCTIONS OR VIDEO FOR THIS?

If the turns per inch on a lead screw is different, then the nut on the lead screw will move at a different velocity.

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Let me explain in more detail.

Let's say you have two lead screws:

- 1/2" 5 starts at 10 TPI = 2 turns per inch. (5 starts / 10 TPI = 1/2 inches per turn or 10 TPI / 5 Starts = 2 turns per inch.)

- 3/8" 2 starts at 10 TPI = 5 turns per inch. (2 starts / 10 TPI = 1/5 inches per turn or 10 TPI / 2 starts = 5 turns per inch.)


So, if two stepper motors (one connected to the 1/2" lead screw and the other connected to the 3/8" lead screw) turned 10 revolutions in 2 seconds, the 1/2" lead nut would travel 5 inches and the 3/8" lead nut would travel 2 inches at the 2 second mark.

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Will the 1/2" 5 start lead screw and the 3/8" 5 start will it all work together in unison

If the turns per inch on a lead screw is different, then the nut on the lead screw will move at a different velocity.

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Let me explain in more detail.

Let's say you have two lead screws:

- 1/2" 5 starts at 10 TPI = 2 turns per inch. (5 starts / 10 TPI = 1/2 inches per turn or 10 TPI / 5 Starts = 2 turns per inch.)

- 3/8" 2 starts at 10 TPI = 5 turns per inch. (2 starts / 10 TPI = 1/5 inches per turn or 10 TPI / 2 starts = 5 turns per inch.)


So, if two stepper motors (one connected to the 1/2" lead screw and the other connected to the 3/8" lead screw) turned 10 revolutions in 2 seconds, the 1/2" lead nut would travel 5 inches and the 3/8" lead nut would travel 2 inches at the 2 second mark.

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Will the 1/2" 5 start lead screw and the 3/8" 5 start will it all work together in unison

Yes, I can configure a system that contains a relay and solenoid to control air pressure and adding a second probe for tool height.

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[823] Do you know how to connect a second Probe for tool lenght and Relais for Air pressure ?

If the turns per inch on a lead screw is different, then the nut on the lead screw will move at a different velocity.

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Let me explain in more detail.

Let's say you have two lead screws:

- 1/2" 5 starts at 10 TPI = 2 turns per inch. (5 starts / 10 TPI = 1/2 inches per turn or 10 TPI / 5 Starts = 2 turns per inch.)

- 3/8" 2 starts at 10 TPI = 5 turns per inch. (2 starts / 10 TPI = 1/5 inches per turn or 10 TPI / 2 starts = 5 turns per inch.)


So, if two stepper motors (one connected to the 1/2" lead screw and the other connected to the 3/8" lead screw) turned 10 revolutions in 2 seconds, the 1/2" lead nut would travel 5 inches and the 3/8" lead nut would travel 2 inches at the 2 second mark.

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If I buy the 1/2" 5 start lead screw and the 3/8" 5 start lead screws will it all work together