Easy to build examples for lead screw driven actuators.
Screw-driven linear motion systems are desired for high thrust, stiffness and tight precision in high-load, moderate-speed applications.
Please download the included model (Files Tab) to study these examples in more detail and see how they can be applied to your builds.
Related helpful build: X-Y Stage Hidden Acme Rod Example
Please Note: That there are many ways and variations to building screw driven actuators.These are just a few examples of the ways in which we are sharing our builds so that others can learn and build from.
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V-Slot Lead Screw / ACME Driven Actuators
Build in 'Other Builds' published by kram242, May 15, 2014.
Example model of lead screw driven actuators for your next project!
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Reason for this Build
To give others an idea on how they could incorporate V-Slot lead screw actuators into their designs.Inspired by
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Parts list
Qty Part Name Part Link Comments 1 8mm Acme Nut Block http://openbuildspartstore.com/8mm-acme-nut-block/ Link For gantry plate 1 8mm Metric Lead Screw http://openbuildspartstore.com/8mm-metric-lead-screw/ Link M8 screw for actuator 2 688Z Ball Bearing - 8x16x5 http://openbuildspartstore.com/688z-ball-bearing-8x16x5/ Link For threaded rod plates 4 OpenBuilds Solid V Wheel Kit http://openbuildspartstore.com/openbuilds-solid-v-wheel-kit/ Link For gantry 1 V-Slot 20 x 60mm http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-20-x-60mm/ Link In the example we use 20x60 but you can also use other V-Slot sizes 1 Nema 17 Stepper Motor http://openbuildspartstore.com/nema-17-stepper-motor/ Link Drive motor for lead screw 2 M8 Lock Collar http://openbuildspartstore.com/lock-collar/ Link For Z axis 2 Eccentric Spacers http://openbuildspartstore.com/eccentric-spacers/ Link To tighten wheels on gantry plate to V-Slot 1 5mm * 8mm Flexible Coupling http://openbuildspartstore.com/5mm-8mm-flexible-coupling/ Link Connects M8 lead screw to stepper motor 1 V-Slot Gantry Plate http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-gantry-plate/ Link Main plate 2 Spacer Block (V-Slot) http://openbuildspartstore.com/spacer-block-v-slot/ Link These will raise the clearance under the gantry plate to fit the M8 nut block 2 Threaded Rod Plate http://openbuildspartstore.com/threaded-rod-plate/ Link These are the plates for mounting the stepper motor and for holding the opposite end of the M8 screw 1 Self Tapping Screw http://openbuildspartstore.com/self-tapping-screw/ Link For mounting the threaded rod plates (will need 4 of these) 1 M3 Cap Head Screws (M3 x 45) http://openbuildspartstore.com/m3-cap-head-screws/ Link For mounting the stepper motor (will need 3 of these) 1 Low Profile Screws (M5 x 40) http://openbuildspartstore.com/low-profile-screws-m5/ Link Due to the added thickness of the spacer blocks these are needed to mount the wheels (Will need 4) 1 Low Profile Screws (M5 x 15) http://openbuildspartstore.com/low-profile-screws-m5/ Link These will mount the nut block as well as the spacer blocks (will need 6 ) 1 Nylon Insert Hex Locknut http://openbuildspartstore.com/nylon-insert-hex-locknut/ Link nut block mounting nut (will need 2 of these) 3 Aluminum Spacers 1-1/2" http://openbuildspartstore.com/aluminum-spacers/ Link For spacing stepper motor from plate (1 1/2") 1 8mm Shim http://openbuildspartstore.com/8mm-shim/ Link spacer for lead screw to keep coupling off plate 0 Link -
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