Andy, I would be surprised if you could do what you describe.. since the ballnut is likely hardened so unless you grind it, altering the OD will not be easy. The ID of the bearing is obviously hardened as well.
What are the chances that you will have the proper dimensions for a light press fit? Do you play the lottery? ;-) Dave On 12/11/2012 10:46 AM, andy pugh wrote: > On 11 December 2012 15:12, Steve Stallings<[email protected]> wrote: > > >> So the ball nut has a flange on one end? Would you need >> to remove the ball return tubes to press the bearing >> down the length of the body to get one bearing next to >> the flange? >> > I will probably use one of these: > http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/fsud-ballnuts/69-r25-05t4-fsud.html > Which appears to be designed to be mounted in a bore. > (Pushing the boat out relative to the budget version: > http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/chinese-brand-ballnuts/185-sfbn2505.html > ) > > I think I will put together models of the three options I am thinking > of. I am rather too fond of multiply-concentric designs :-) > (And I don't now think that there is any need to rely on a press-fit > onto the ballnut, now I found some more bearing types hidden in > another part of the website I tend t use) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
