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Customizable Ball Screw Ordering

As relatively accurate motion system components, Ball Screw has multiple usage, styles and models. To satisfy those verity usage, we provide a flexible way to order the Ball Screw. Please see picture below as sample: For example, if you are ordering 2 x 90cm end-to-end length 1605 base screws, with standard ends process and nuts, …

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Leadscrew Drive with GRBL and G-Code

Many DIY CNC machines and 3D printers use leadscrews along with the open-source GRBL firmware as their drive system. A series of configurations must be performed to accurately control the motion system. This article will describe the steps to configure the GRBL controller using G-code commands.The following components are involved: Stepper Motor. Typically 1.8° per …

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Ball-Screw/Lead-Screw Thread Pitch vs Lead

The screw pitch and lead are key concepts in threaded mechanisms, such as screws and lead screws. Here’s a quick explanation of both: 1. Screw Pitch 2. Screw Lead Reference: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lead_and_pitch_in_screws.png

Ball Screw and Accessories Buying Guide

Ball screws and accessories are widely used in CNC machines, large 3D printers, and other high-precision motion control system DIY projects. Choosing the right model will directly impact the precision of your projects. The following guidelines are designed to help our customers select the right products from our website. The diagram below shows the ball …

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Linear Guideway Buying Guide

Linear guideways (or linear rails) are essential components in most CNC machines, 3D printers, and motion system DIY projects. This article outlines the steps and explains how to order the right linear guideway and its accessories. The table below lists same of the popular guideways and their size chart (metric, mm) Linear Rail Sliding Block …

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Customer Interest Form

Cannot find the product you’re interested in from local stock? Can’t find the product in our catalog that’s being used in your project? Not a problem! Please fill out the attached form and send it to us. Our team will review your request and do our best to meet your needs, ensuring the success of …

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Custom Length Items Ordering

There are several reasons you may consider the custom length: Customize length (any length other than listing, normally 100cm and 40 inch): (Notes: the maximum length is 200cm(~79 inch) for Aluminum Extrusion, Ball Screw, Lead Screw, Linear Screw, Linear Rods etc. Wire, Timing Belt, Cable Chain are not in this category) There are two types …

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Aluminum Profile Workbench/Table Free Design Services

DIYCNC.CA provides free design services to all of our customers (free register), regardless you ordered items or not. The free design will base upon the product/part/material that DIYCNC.CA is selling. For the Aluminum Workbench/Table, you may have to check all items under Aluminum Profile, Extrusion Accessories etc. categories to get familiar with what materials that …

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